38 grants awarded for translations into Icelandic from English, French, Polish, Spanish and German
Works by authors Andrej Kurkow, Gillian McAllister, Alejandro Palomas, Olga Tokarczuk, Simone de Beauvoir, Michael Rostain and many more receive translation grants.
MoreThe honorary award Orðstír was presented at Bessastaðir, the presidential residence, on April 21st
The award Orðstír, an honorary award for translations of Icelandic literature to a foreign language, is presented biannually and is presented for an excellent translation of a work of Icelandic literature into another language, resulting in the increased renown of Icelandic literature abroad.
MoreBooks from Iceland 2023: Selected titles of fiction, non-fiction, children & YA, crime fiction and more
The Icelandic Literature Center announces the new annual booklet, Books from Iceland 2023, which includes selected Icelandic titles from last year.
MoreTranslators' Seminar held in Reykjavík April 2023
The goal of the seminar is to strengthen bonds between translators of Icelandic literature into foreign languages and to show appreciation for their work, because translators are important ambassadors of literature, spreading the word far and wide.
MoreMillions of Readers
The interest and demand for Icelandic books is there, the ground is fertile. With a concerted effort and strong support, we can further expand the reach of Icelandic literature around the globe.
MoreThe Icelandic Literary Prize and The Blood Drop, The Icelandic Crime Fiction Awards 2022 announced
The Icelandic Literary Prize are given in three categories; for fiction, non-fiction and children's- and young-adult books. This is the first time The Blood Drop is awarded simultaneously with the Icelandic Literary Prize.
MoreNominations for The Icelandic Literary Prize 2022 and The Blood Drop, Icelandic Crime Fiction Awards 2022
The winners of the Icelandic Literary Prize 2022 will be announced in the end of January. This is the first time that The Blood Drop, Icelandic Crime Fiction Awards will be announced at the same time as The Icelandic Literary Prize.
MoreOne third of the Icelandic nation reads books every day
According to a new reading suvey, the number of people that never reads increases and the number of people that reads a lot increases as well.
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