Publication of the London Ukrainian Review including essay by Kacper Szulecki

The latest edition of the annual London Ukrainian Review, a collection of essays, this year on the Legacies of Chornobyl, including one about the Polish perspective written by Kacper Szulecki
26 03.2026 Events, History, Literature

Exhibition “The Lives of Saint Sabina” launching the book ‘Psalm to Saint Sabina’ by Radosław Wiśniewski

We are thrilled to invite you to the launch of the book 'Psalm to Saint Sabina' by Radosław Wiśniewski, translated by our Head of Literature, Anna Błasiak!
17 04.2026 19 04.2026 Books, Events, Literature

New book notice: ‘Hexes of the Deadwood Forest’ by Agnieszka Szpila, translated by Scotia Gilroy

Bold and entirely unexpected, Hexes of the Deadwood Forest is a collective rebellion, the death knell to the elevation of the erect. Take hold of your seat; patriarchy is coming to an end.
10 04.2026 Books, Literature, News, Resources

New book notice: ‘Psalm to Saint Sabina’ by Radosław Wiśniewski

Translated and published by our Head of Literature, Anna Błasiak
10 04.2026 Books, Literature, News, Resources

New book notice: ‘Songs at Half Past Three and Other Poems’ by Wojciech Bonowicz, translated by Elżbieta Wójcik-Leese

'Bonowicz has a knack for pointing out the beauty of the world, for slowing down and suddenly spotting a glimpse of something bigger, brighter against a rougher, more textured backdrop.' - Anna Błasiak
10 04.2026 Books, Literature, News, Resources

European Writers Festival 3 Writers Revealed: Explore the Full Line-Up

We are delighted to unveil the full line-up for the European Writers’ Festival 3 including a panel featuring Polish writer Malgorzata Lebda on Saturday 16th May.
16 05.2026 17 05.2026 Events, Literature, News

EBRD Literature Prize 2026 shortlist announced 

Read more about the 10 books chosen for the shortlist of this year's EBRD Literature Prize, including "Ice" by Jacek Dukaj, translated from Polish by Ursula Phillips.
01 04.2026 Events, Literature, News

Ursula Phillips wins the 2026 Found in Translation Award

Results of the Found in Translation Award given out jointly by the Polish Book Institute, the Polish Cultural Institute London (PCI London) and the Polish Cultural Institute New York (PCI New York) to the best work of translated literature from the last year.
27 03.2026 Events, Literature, News

WELCOME TO THE POLKA PODCAST

Tune into the new exciting podcast produced by the European Literature Network in collaboration with the Polish Cultural Institute in London!
01 03.2026 Literature, News, Resources