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

Announcement of the first selection of publishers’ submissions to the ©POLAND Translation Programme in 2025

We are pleased to announce that this year's first call for proposals for the 2025 ©POLAND Translation Program has been made.

29.07.2025

China Shanghai International Children’s Book Fair – funding for publishers or literary agencies

The Book Institute, in collaboration with the Polish Institute in Beijing, would like to enable publishers/agents to present their offerings and hold industry meetings during the China Shanghai International Children’s Book Fair (November 14-16, 2025). We invite publishing houses and literary agencies involved in the sale of foreign rights to children's books to submit applications.

28.07.2025

“The Doll” in German 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 Bolesław Prus’s “The Doll,” which was introduced to German-speaking readers by Lisa Palmes and Lothar Quinkenstein.

25.06.2025

Twenty-second newsletter for translators of Polish literature

The twenty-second edition of our newsletter “New Books from Poland” for the period  from March to May 2025 has been published.

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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