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

Letters by Wisława Szymborska and Kornel Filipowicz in Spanish with the support of the Book Institute

A translation of the correspondence between Wisława Szymborska and Kornel Filipowicz has been published on the Spanish market under the title Najlepiej w życiu ma Twój kot. Listy (”Your Cat Has the Best Life. Letters”) The publication of the translation by Teresa Benítez, Katarzyna Mołoniewicz, and Abel Murcia was supported by the Book Institute as part of the ©POLAND Translation Programme.

19.04.2024

”Ciesz się” by Sylwia Krachulec in Korean with the support of the Book Institute

A translation of Sylwia Krachulec's book Ciesz się (“Enjoy”) has been published in South Korea. The translation by Sung-Eun Choi was supported by the ©Poland Translation Programme.

05.04.2024

A selection of poems by Zuzanna Ginczanka in French

A comprehensive bilingual selection of poems by Zuzanna Ginczanka entitled Les Centaures & autres poèmes, translated by Isabelle Macor, has been published in France.

29.03.2024

Selected works of Zbigniew Herbert in Croatian with the support of the Book Institute

A volume of Zbigniew Herbert's selected works entitled Naklon moje sjenke has been published on the Croatian market. The publication of the selection translated by Đurđica Čilić was supported by the Book Institute as part of the ©POLAND Translation Programme.

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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