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Polish literature is featured at the International Book Fair in Thessaloniki, held from 7–10 May 2026. The Embassy of the Republic of Poland, in cooperation with the Book Institute, has prepared a booth promoting recent domestic publications.
read moreWith great sorrow we received the news of the death of the outstanding translator and respected poet Karol Chmel.
read moreToday the 22nd Thessaloniki International Book Fair begins. It is one of the most important events in the region, with an offer aimed both at readers and the industry public.
read moreWith great sadness we have received the news of the death of Lajos Pálfalvi, a Hungarian literary historian, critic, translator of Polish literature, and the recipient of the Transatlantyk Award 2017.
read moreFor the first time in history, books by Polish authors will be presented at the International Book Fair in Morocco’s capital, Rabat. The Polish stand, organized jointly by the Book Institute and the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Morocco, marks the opening of a new chapter in literary exchange between Poland and the Arabic-speaking countries, where our literature remains largely unknown.
read moreComics author and illustrator Adam Fyda visited Brussels at the invitation of the Polish Institute.
read moreFrom April 14 to 16, writer and translator Renata Lis visited Paris, where she met readers at the Polish Bookshop, young adults at Lycée Montaigne, and spoke with students at Université Sorbonne-Nouvelle.
read moreNext Monday the 63rd edition of the Bologna Children’s Book Fair and the accompanying event, Bologna Book Plus, will begin. A total of 44 Polish exhibitors will be presented at the stands organized by the Book Institute during both events.
read moreThe 63rd edition of the Bologna Children’s Book Fair and the accompanying Bologna Book Plus has come to an end. Over four days, representatives of the Book Institute, Polish publishers, authors and illustrators took part in numerous panels dedicated to reading among children and adults. The Bologna fair is the world’s most important industry event, bringing together professionals from the children’s book sector.
read moreThe twenty-fifth edition of our newsletter “New Books from Poland” has been published for the period December–February 2025.
read moreThe Polish Book Institute, the Polish Cultural Institute London (PCI London) and the Polish Cultural Institute New York (PCI New York) are delighted to announce that Ursula Phillips has been awarded the 2026 Found in Translation Award (FiTA) for her translation of Ice by Jacek Dukaj, which was published last year by Head of Zeus in the UK.
read moreThe Leipziger Buchmesse and the accompanying Leipzig Liest festival have concluded. Both events attracted a record number of visitors – this year 313,000 readers took part. The Polish stand was organised by the Polish Book Institute in cooperation with the Leipzig branch of the Polish Institute in Berlin.
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