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Results of the Czechia 2026 program supporting author mobility taking place between July 1 and December 15, 2026.

The animated spot "Czechia 2026," created for Czechia’s Guest of Honour appearance at the Frankfurt Book Fair, won an award at the Anifilm International Animation Film Festival. Cr...

How closely are contemporary Czech and German literature connected? The series “Wellenwelten / Příliv příběhů” brings together authors from both countries in discussions about lite...

This at first glance bold young adult novel surprises with its depth. It openly addresses the topics of the manosphere, adolescence, and relationships without sugarcoating anything...

Without our many wonderful translators, Czech literature would not be accessible abroad. In this series, we’d like to introduce you to our colleagues and have asked them a few ques...

The Villa Concordia International Artists’ Residence in Bamberg, Bavaria, will welcome a total of 13 artists in 2026. In addition to seven artists from Germany, Czech artists are a...

Czech poetry isn’t just about canonical figures like Mácha or Erben; it also includes contemporary works in which women’s voices are becoming increasingly prominent. Ondřej Cikán, ...

Four author duos are spending April at a residency in Wiepersdorf, Germany, where they are working on upcoming book projects for children and young adults. The residency is organiz...

No sooner has the Leipzig Book Fair ended than we’re off to the next one—the 63rd edition of the International Children’s Book Fair in Bologna, Italy, which will take place from Ap...

Pheasants, rats, bats… In Marie Iljašenko’s latest collection of poetry, a diverse array of urban fauna and flora takes center stage. The book has also garnered attention in German...

We spoke with the three young Czech poets Antonín Zhořec, Štěpánka Borská, and Sufian Massalema about their work and inspiration.

Antonín Zhořec’s poetry is full of fire, tigers, and physicality. It conceals both dreaminess and restlessness and defies a straightforward interpretation. We spoke with the author...