Recruitment for the 2026 Translators’ Collegium is now open
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19.09.2025
Recruitment for the 2026 Translators’ Collegium is now open
The Book Institute is pleased to announce recruitment for the 2026 Translators’ Collegium – a residency program for those translating Polish literature. This is a unique opportunity for both experienced translators with extensive experience and those just beginning their careers and wishing to engage in international literary exchange.
12.09.2025
Anna Bikont and Jacek Dukaj at the Le Livre sur les Quais Festival
The sixteenth Le Livre sur les Quais Festival took place in Morges from September 5th to 7th. This literary celebration on Lake Geneva was full of meetings, discussions, workshops, and readings with the public. The theme of this edition of the Swiss event was the five senses.
08.09.2025
Mikołaj Grynberg’s “Confidential” in English and other translations
Numerous translations have recently been published abroad with the support of the Book Institute as part of the ©Poland Translation Programme. Of particular note is the translation of Mikołaj Grynberg's prose work, Confidential, which Sean Gasper Bye has brought to English-speaking readers.
29.08.2025
Zyta Rudzka in Spanish and other translations
Several significant translations have recently been published abroad, supported by the Book Institute as part of the ©Poland Translation Programme. Of particular note is the translation of Zyta Rudzka's novel, “Ten się śmieje, kto ma zęby” (He Who Smiles, Who Has Teeth), which won the Nike Literary Award. Bárbara Gill, the renowned translator of Stanisław Lem, has brought it to Spanish-speaking readers.
Initiatives
Small Book – Great Man
The social campaign "Small Book – Great Man" reminds us of the benefits of reading together in a family from the first months of a child's life. It was devised in connection with a nationwide campaign, as part of which young parents will receive unique Reading Layettes in maternity wards.
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The largest readership promotion campaign in Poland, and probably in the world. In this year's edition, in 500 cities and towns, there could be found free e-book rentals, available for everyone. They were available at bus stops, libraries, and cultural institutions. The Book Institute is a strategic partner of the campaign.
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The Polish Book Institute
ul. Zygmunta Wróblewskiego 6
31-148 Kraków, Poland
tel. (+48) 12 61 71 900
fax. (+48) 12 62 37 682
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31-148 Kraków, Poland
tel. (+48) 12 61 71 900
fax. (+48) 12 62 37 682