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

16.06.2025

The tenth seminar of the Book Institute for foreign publishers has ended [photos]

Last week, on 12-14 June, the tenth seminar for foreign publishers took place. As part of this cyclical event, the Book Institute presents the most interesting phenomena on the Polish publishing market to guests from all over the world.

13.06.2025

Xavier Farré awarded with the Transatlantyk Prize

On June 13, 2025, during a ceremonial gala at the Manggha Museum of Japanese Art and Technology in Krakow, the laureate of the 21st edition of the Transatlantyk Prize, the most important distinction awarded annually by the Book Institute to ambassadors of Polish literature abroad, was announced. The award was given to Xavier Farré, an outstanding translator of Polish literature into Catalan and Spanish.

10.06.2025
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Tenth Polish Book Institute Publishers’ Seminar

The tenth seminar for foreign publishers will last from Thursday to Saturday, during which the Book Institute will present the most interesting phenomena on the Polish publishing market to publishers from all over the world. This year, representatives of 17 publishing houses from all over the world, selected from over 150 applications, will visit Kraków.

02.06.2025

Submissions for the second round ©POLAND Translation Programme in 2025

Submissions for the ©POLAND Translation Programme in 2025 take place from 1 to 30 June 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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