Translation of Roger Moorhouse’s new book – The Forgers into Polish – March Release

Find out more about the Polish translation of Roger Moorhouse's book about the Lados group which helped Jews to escape Nazi persecution with the help of forged passports and discover one of the greatest and least known rescue operations of WW2.
27 03.2024 Events, History, Literature, News

Alissa Valles wins the 2024 Found in Translation Award

Alissa Valles has been awarded the 2024 FiTA Award for her translation of Zuzanna Ginczanka’s poems in ‘Firebird’.
28 03.2024 Events, Literature, News

“Agent Zo – The Untold Story of Fearless WW2 Resistance Fighter Elzbieta Zawacka”

New book release by authour Clare Mulley. From missions behind enemy lines to dealing with post-war regimes, "Agent Zo" illuminates the remarkable journey of the only female member of Poland's elite Special Forces, promising a gripping tale of courage and resilience.
16 05.2024 Events, History, Literature, News

Meet the Future of Literary Translation: Emerging Translator Mentorships Programme 2024 – Mentees’ Showcase

Join us to celebrate another successful year of the Emerging Translator Mentorships programme and meet the Future of Literacy Translation as they present short introductions and readings from their translation projects. Read the article to find out more & how to get a free hard copy of the anthology.
28 03.2024 Events, Literature

‘Confessions of an Executioner. A Memoir of the Polish Home Army’ book release

Read a shocking testimony of the Polish Home Army platoon-leader who join the resistance movement at the age of 16 and quickly became a seasoned executioner. Book released in April 2024 by Greenhill Books, with Roger Moorhouse foreword.
01 04.2024 History, Literature, News

European Writers’ Festival 2: Transformation 18-19th May

Explore the rich tapestry of European literature and engage in thought-provoking discussions. Secure your entry to this May weekend, featuring established & emerging authors responding to this year's theme of 'transformation' including Poland's Margo Rejmer, and special guest Andrey Kurkov.
18 05.2024 19 05.2024 Events, Literature

Ania Ready: I Also Fight Windmills – a literary photobook, Book Presentation, Talk & Signing

The first photobook by the Polish-British artist Ania Ready, combining Ready’s photography and the writing of trilingual author Sophie Gaudier-Brzeska to explore themes of displacement, creativity, loneliness, and social exclusion.
08 02.2024 Events, Literature, Visual arts

Open seminar: Reading Filipowicz with Translator Anna Zaranko

Enter the fascinating world of the writer's work in conversation with award-winning translator Anna Zaranko, who translates Filipowicz's work into English
25 01.2024 Events, Literature

20 Letters to Joseph Conrad up for Auction

Letters to Joseph Conrad up for auction as part of the sale of Library collection of founder of Foyles bookshop.
31 01.2024 Events, Literature, News