Grassroot grants are awarded annually, with the aim of supporting publication of the work of newcomers on the writing scene and encouraging them to further endeavours

The seminar took place in Reykjavík at the end of April and this time the emphasis was on translations of Sjón's works. All participants have one thing in common: they have translated works by the author and poet from Icelandic into their native languages

Among works that will be translated are Sextíu kíló af sunnudögum by Hallgrímur Helgason, DJ Bambi by Auður Ava Ólafsdóttir, Sögur & Ljóð by Ásta Sigurðardóttir and Vigdís: Bókin um fyrsta konuforsetann by Rán Flygenring 

The seminar will take place at the end of April and this time the emphasis will be on translations of Sjón's works, and all participants have one thing in common: they have translated works by the author and poet from Icelandic into their native languages

The Icelandic Literature Center announces the new annual booklet, Books from Iceland 2025 , which includes new and exciting Icelandic titles.

The Icelandic Literary Prize are awarded in three categories: fiction, non-fiction and children's- and young-adult books. Blóðdropinn, the Icelandic Crime Awards are handed out simultaneously for the best crime fiction book.

Icelandic Literature Center hosted the annual meeting with the network of Nordic Literary Organizations. The meeting was held in Reykjavík January 14-17. 

Warm holiday wishes from Icelandic Literature Center and a happy new year, filled with books! 

The winners of the Icelandic Literary Prize 2024 and The Icelandic Crime Awards will be announced in the end of January.