Poland at the Thessaloniki Book Fair

For the first time in history, books by Polish authors will be presented at the International Book Fair in Morocco’s capital, Rabat. The Polish stand, organized jointly by the Book Institute and the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Morocco, marks the opening of a new chapter in literary exchange between Poland and the Arabic-speaking countries, where our literature remains largely unknown.

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.

The Book Institute has selected additional publications to receive funding from the Other Traditions programme. Out of 80 proposals submitted by publishers between March 11, 2026, and April 7, 2026, 30 were accepted. Support totaling over PLN 446,000 will be awarded to 20 publishers in total.

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.