We announce the next publications supported under the Other Traditions programme

The 63rd edition of the Bologna Children’s Book Fair and the accompanying Bologna Book Plus has come to an end. Over four days, representatives of the Book Institute, Polish publishers, authors and illustrators took part in numerous panels dedicated to reading among children and adults. The Bologna fair is the world’s most important industry event, bringing together professionals from the children’s book sector.

Next Monday the 63rd edition of the Bologna Children’s Book Fair and the accompanying event, Bologna Book Plus, will begin. A total of 44 Polish exhibitors will be presented at the stands organized by the Book Institute during both events.

The Leipziger Buchmesse and the accompanying Leipzig Liest festival have concluded. Both events attracted a record number of visitors – this year 313,000 readers took part. The Polish stand was organised by the Polish Book Institute in cooperation with the Leipzig branch of the Polish Institute in Berlin.

This is our most important programme promoting Polish literature worldwide, supporting the publication of Polish books in translations into foreign languages.

The Book Institute has selected additional publications to receive funding from the Other Traditions programme. Out of 61 proposals submitted by publishers between February 11, 2026, and March 10, 2026, 35 were accepted. Support totaling over PLN 580,000 will be awarded to 22 publishers in total.

The Leipziger Buchmesse and the accompanying multi-day festival Leipzig Liest are starting. The fair will run from March 19 to 22. The Polish stand was organized by the Book Institute in cooperation with the Leipzig branch of the Polish Institute in Berlin.