There is great interest in Icelandic literature in France, and now it has come to the point that large and respected French publishing houses publish many Icelandic titles annually. This unique success can also be attributed to the excellent and productive translators of Icelandic literature into French.

This year's winner has created an explosively visual picture book about how wild and uncontrollable nature affects humans. They skilfully weave image and text into a playfully humorous story about a motley crowd of tourists that encounters a volcanic eruption. 

Please feel free to book a meeting at islit@islit.is or drop by at the Icelandic stand, 4.1 B10

Sjón, Fríða Ísberg and Ævar Þór Benediktsson
are Iceland´s representatives at the Fair
and the Icelandic Literature Center will also be there

Works by authors Andrej Kurkow, Gillian McAllister, Alejandro Palomas, Olga Tokarczuk, Simone de Beauvoir, Michael Rostain and many more receive translation grants.

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.

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

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 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.