Manifesto

Polish Book Institute promotes reading; supports writers, translators, publishers, librarians, booksellers; those who read and want to read; activates non-readers!

Popularization

We promote Polish literature across the world. In recent years, almost 1,800 translations of Polish books have been published as part of the ©Poland Translation Program!

Promotion

News

Mira Rosenthal receives the 2025 Found in Translation Award

The 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 Mira Rosenthal has been awarded the 2025 Found in Translation Award (FiTA), for her translation of To the Letter, which was published last year by Archipelago Books.

21.03.2025

The Polish Book Institute's Seminar for Foreign Publishers (12-15 June) - Call for applications

Since 2006,  the Polish Book Institute has invited groups of publishers from various countries to Krakow to show them what Polish literature has to offer. During the study visit they attend meetings with writers, publishers and critics.

24.02.2025

Submissions for the ©POLAND Translation Programme in 2025 until the end of March

Applications for the ©POLAND Translation Programme in 2025 may be submitted to 31 March 2025.

01.02.2025

Submissions for the ©POLAND Translation Programme in 2025

Submissions for the ©POLAND Translation Programme in 2025 will take place from 1 February to 31 March 2025.

Initiatives

Small Book – Great Man

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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CZYTAJ PL

CZYTAJ PL

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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Partners

Supervising institution

Other partners

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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