The Polish Book Institute revamps promotional activities under new management, providing funds to small bookstores.
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Poland: ‘Best Year in a Decade’ in Reading Rates
When Biblioteka Narodowa, Poland’s National Library, made its 2023 survey, it found a 9-percent jump in respondents’ book consumption.
CELA, a European Project, Again Promotes Translators, Writers
The Connecting Emerging Literary Artists program in Europe has selected emerging writer and translators for its third annual program.
Cheers in the Czech Republic for the End of VAT on Books
Book publishers in the Czech Republic praise their legislators for removing the 10-percent value-added tax formerly levied on books.
Frankfurt’s 2026 Guest of Honor Czechia Opens Translation-Focused Planning
The 2026 Frankfurt guest of honor program from the Czech Republic is already being organized, with robust translation funding.
‘Balkan Translation Collider’ Project Concludes Its Program
The goal of the Balkan Translation Collider was to raise awareness of the Balkans’ literature in the wider context of Europe and beyond.
France’s Vivlio, 10 Years Old, Launches New Ebook Service
Not unlike the ‘Storytel Originals’ effort to create new audiobook content in some markets, France’s Vivlio is starting a ‘Stories’ platform.
Chinese, Filipino Publishers Seek International Audiences For Their Authors At Frankfurt
Back in full force in Frankfurt, Chinese and Filipino publishers showcase their top titles to rights buyers during the 75th Buchmesse.
Frankfurt: German Comic Book Scene Grows in Partnerships
At the Frankfurt Book Fair’s comics center, German publishers see growing interest from readers and are expanding into manga and manwha.
Frankfurt: Swedish, Lithuanian Publishers See Children’s Book Sales Booming
Two publishers in Frankfurt report success with up-and-coming children’s book authors, both at home and through international rights deals.