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Jan 31, 2018

This year, a special programme is dedicated to the Latvian Centenary with Latvian authors attending various literary events in London and other cities in the UK. The programme is related to Latvia’s participation in the London Book Fair which, toget

This year, a special programme is dedicated to the Latvian Centenary with Latvian authors attending various literary events in London and other cities in the UK...

Jan 31, 2018

Nora Ikstena’s “Soviet Milk” (“Mātes piens”), a novel praised and admired by readers and critics in Latvia, is now available to increasingly larger audiences beyond the borders of Latvia. The novel has now been published in M

Nora Ikstena’s “Soviet Milk” (“Mātes piens”), a novel praised and admired by readers and critics in Latvia, is now available to increasingly larger audiences be...

Jan 31, 2018

Latvia along with the other two Baltic States – Estonia and Lithuania – will be participating in the London Book Fair as Market Focus. In honour of this occasion, British publishing houses have published over 30 books of Latvian literature in

Latvia along with the other two Baltic States – Estonia and Lithuania – will be participating in the London Book Fair as Market Focus. In honour of this occasio...

Dec 31, 2017

Next contest for foreign publisher will be open at 10th of January 2018.

On 12th of December, the Commission of experts gathered and assessed applications from foreign publishers for publishing literary works of Latvian authors abroa...

Dec 31, 2017

Readers around the world seem to be equally interested in Latvian classics and the most recent best sellers, as well as translated books of our young authors. Zigmunds Skujiņš’ novel “Flesh-Coloured Dominoes” (Miesas krāsas domino

Readers around the world seem to be equally interested in Latvian classics and the most recent best sellers, as well as translated books of our young authors. Z...

Dec 31, 2017

for publishing and promoting Latvian literature abroad both in English and non-English speaking countries.

The Latvian Writers’ Union is announcing an OPEN CALL for applications for foreign publishers offering an opportunity to receive a grant for publishing and prom...

Dec 31, 2017

Leading writers from Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania announced for The London Book Fair Market Focus 2018.

Leading writers from Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania announced for The London Book Fair Market Focus 2018. The British Council, in partnership with the London ...

Nov 30, 2017

1st – 3rd December, journalists from the UK were visiting Riga to learn more about Latvian contemporary literature, our Centenary celebration programme, as well as see  various tourist attractions. The trip has been jointly organised by the &ld

1st – 3rd December, journalists from the UK were visiting Riga to learn more about Latvian contemporary literature, our Centenary celebration programme, as well...

Oct 31, 2017

The ”Latvian Literature” platform has issued a large format book of fiction for children titled “The Horse” (“Zirgs”). The catalogue comprises works by 20 Latvian writers and book artists of different generations and is

The ”Latvian Literature” platform has issued a large format book of fiction for children titled “The Horse” (“Zirgs”). The catalogue comprises works by 20 Latvi...

Oct 31, 2017

The “Latvian Literature” platform, in collaboration with actress and designer Madara Botmane, has created a line of #iamintrovert T-shirts with literary quotes from ten Latvian authors in English. The unique collection was designed as part of

The “Latvian Literature” platform, in collaboration with actress and designer Madara Botmane, has created a line of #iamintrovert T-shirts with literary quotes ...