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

The Book Institute supported the German edition of the book "Wiatr" by Anna Skowrońska

A translation of Anna Skowrońska's children's book Wiatr (“Wind”), illustrated by Małgorzata Nowak and Agata Dudek, has been published in Germany. The publication of the translation by Marlena Breuer was supported by the Book Institute as part of the ©POLAND Translation Programme.

12.07.2024

The Book Institute supported the translation of the novel "Salamandra" by Stefan Grabiński

Stefan Grabiński's novel Salamandra (“Salamander”) has been published on the Slovakian market. The publication of the translation by Tomáš Horváth was supported by the Book Institute under the ©POLAND Translation Programme.

21.06.2024

“Rok na zamku” by Nikola Kucharska in English with support from the Book Institute

A translation of Nikola Kucharska's book Rok na zamku (“A Year in the Castle”) has been published in the UK. The publication, translated by Anna Władyka-Leittretter, was supported by the Book Institute under the ©POLAND Translation Programme.

14.06.2024

“Inny świat” by Herling-Grudziński in Bosnian with the support of the Book Institute

Gustaw Herling-Grudzinski's Inny świat (“A World Apart”), translated by Kenan Efendic, has been published in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The publication of the translation was supported by the Book Institute under 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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