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. 

The Icelandic Literature Center announces the new annual booklet, Books from Iceland 2023, which includes selected Icelandic titles from last year.

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.

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.  

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. 

 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. 

Please feel free to book a meeting at islit@islit.is or drop by at the Icelandic stand, 4.0 D31.      

Einar Kárason and Guðrún Eva Mínervudóttir are Iceland's representatives at the Fair September 22-25.