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2019
January
26 January @ 7:30pm
European Poetry Festival: The Vienna Camarade
Latvian writers participating: Latvian poet Arvis Viguls
Poets in pairs presenting brand new collaborations of literary performance made especially for the night. The Camarade is a way to bring together dozens of European poets to collaborate, perform and to build connections that will last for decades.
Einbaumöbel Wien, Austria
Free entry
30 January @6pm
Behind a Book, illustration by Rebeka Lukošus
Participating: Latvian ilustrator Rebeka Lukošus
"Behind a Book" is an exhibition of original drawings of two books that the Latvian artist Rebeka Lukošus illustrated while living in Porto for half year. Come to listen about the inspiration and creative process of Rebeka and dive into the storytelling of book illustrations of this fascinating young artist.
OKNA - Espaço Cultural, Rua Igreja de Cedofeita 27, 4050-306 Porto, PortugalFree entry
February
6 February @6 pm
Event dedicated to the Latvian Literature at the Töölö Library in Helsinki
Latvian writer participating: writer Inguna Cepite
Meet the author Inguna Cepite and the Finnish translator Mirja Hovil in discution about the book Ulsiks (Ulsiks, Nouvosti Latvian lapsi) - a real-life novel about a Soviet-Latvian child telling the story about the Cold war era through the eyes of a child. In partnership with Rosentáls foundation.
Töölön kirjasto, Topeliuksenkatu 6, 00250 Helsinki, Finland
Free entry
11 February, @10:15 - 11-30
The Brahmaputra Literary Festival
Latvian writer participating: Jānis Joņevs
Kalakhetra GuwahatiPanjabari Near Silpagram, Gauhati, India
12 February
Seminar about the Latvian Literature for the Finnish publishers
Participating: Latvian Literature agent Vilis Kasims, literature critic Anda Baklane
Embassy of Latvia in Finland, Armfeltintie 10, 00150 Helsinki, Finland
Invitations only
More information on participation, please e-mail to juta@latvianliterature.lv
21 - 24 February Vilnius Book Fair 2019
22 February @6pm "Jelgava 94", Jānis Joņevs book launch
23 February @1pm ¨Soviet milk¨ Nora Ikstena book launch
23 February @1pm ¨Uci Puci¨ Zane Zusta book presentation
23 February @3pm Nora Ikstena in discussion on national literature
Laisvės pr. 5, Vilnius. Lietuva
28 February
Meet the Latvian author Māra Zālīte
Latvian writers participation: writer Māra Zālīte
Meet and greet Māra Zālīte - an influential Latvian poet, playwright, essayist, political commentator and cultural worker who has devoted her life to Latvian literature. Her autobiographic novel "Five Fingers" (“Viisi sormea”) is translated by Hilkka Koskela and available also in Finnish.
Embassy of Latvia in Finland, Armfeltintie 10, 00150 Helsinki, Finland
More information on participation, please e-mail to embassy.finland@mfa.gov.lv
March
1 March @6.30pm
Writing history as fiction: award winning, bestselling Latvian author Nora Ikstena
Latvian author participating Nora Ikstena
Westminster Reference Library and Latvian Literature invite: join the Latvian writer Nora Ikstena in conversation on her best selling novel "Soviet milk" published in the United Kingdom by Peireness Press.
Westminster Reference Library, 1st floor reading roon, 35 St Martin's St, London WC2H 7HP
5 March @7.15 pm - 8.30 pm
Celebrate an international literature prize with a difference
Latvian author participating Nora Ikstena
The EBRD Literature Prize is an exciting new prize that champions translated international literary fiction. This evening is the one chance in London to join its six shortlisted authors and translators for an evening of readings, debate and discussion.
Knowledge Centre, The British Library, 96 Euston Road, London, NW1 2DB
6 March @6pm - 8 pm (date amended!)
Celebration of Life
Latvian author participating Nora Ikstena
Meet the author Nora Ikstena in conversation about her novel ¨Celebration of Life¨, translated into Norwegian by Inga Bérzina.
Literaturhuset, Wergelandsveien 29, 0167 Oslo, Norway
12-14 March
National stand at the London Book Fair 2019
Tue 12th March 2019: 9am - 6.30pm
Wed 13th March 2019: 9am - 6.30pm
Thu 14th March 2019: 9am - 5pm
Booth: 5D135c
London Book Fair, Olympia, Hammersmith Rd, London W14 8UX, United Kingdom
12 March @11.30am-12.30pm
Rising Stars: Children's Authors and Illustrators from the Baltics
Participating: Latvian ilustrator Elīna Brasliņa
Following the successful Baltic Countries Market Focus programme in 2018, the Baltic countries continue to introduce exciting new children‘s authors and illustrators to the UK children‘s publishing market. This panel discussion aims to celebrate three rising stars from the Baltics, who have recently been published and awarded in the United Kingdom. Latvia represented by Elīna Brasliņa and her illustrated books - Moon Juice by Kate Wakeling and The Dog Who Found Sorrow by Rūta Briede.
Children's Hub, London Book Fair, Olympia, Hammersmith Rd, London W14 8UX, UK
13 March @2.30pm-3.30pm
Women in Publishing: Voices from the Baltics and the UK
Focus on women in publishing, one of the hottest topics in the industry in the Baltics and the UK. Women holding some of the top jobs in publishing in Baltic countries, but how does that translate into the types of books published, the way the industry is run and the gender and pay balance in publishing? Hosted by journalist and director of the European Literature Network, Rosie Goldsmith, discuss the progress made by women in publishing and what still needs to be done. Latvia represented by Vilja Kilbloka from the publishing house Zvaigzne ABC.
The Cross-Cultural Hub, London Book Fair, Olympia, Hammersmith Rd, London W14 8UX, UK
14 March @1pm-2pm
Literature in Translation: Baltic Books in the UK
Following the successful Baltic Countries Market Focus programme in 2018 we will explore the impact of this participation on the United Kingdom publishing market and how it has changed perceptions of literature from Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia. Several UK publishers will discuss which books from the Baltics they have chosen to publish and why. They will also explore the challenges of translating and publishing literature from the Baltics, as well as marketing and promotion, and the reception of Baltic literature by the United Kingdom readership.
Literary Translation Centre, London Book Fair, Olympia, Hammersmith Rd, London W14 8UX, UK18 March @7.30 pm
Grand Tour. Junge Lyrik Europas
Latvian author participating Sergej Timofejev
Lesung und Gespräch mit Luna Miguel Autorin, Madrid | Clare Pollard Autorin, London | Sergej Timofejev Autor, Riga | Moderation Jan Wagner Autor, Berlin
Haus für Poesie, Knaackstrasse 97, 10435 Berlin, Germany
21-24 March
National stand at The Leipzig Book Fair 2019
Booth: 4D305
Leipzig Fairground, Messe-Allee 1, 04356 Leipzig, Germany
21 March @22.20
Lyrikbuchhandlung in Leipzig
Latvian author participating: Arvis Viguls
Rubikon im Tapentenwerk. Lützner Str. 91, Leipzig, Germany
22 March @20.00
Das Dreieck ist die stabilste Form
Latvian author participating: Arvis Viguls
Textat, Erich-Zeigner-Allee 64, Leipzig, Germany
26 March @4.30 pm
Book Launch – People like us (published in the UK by Francis Boutle Publishers)
Latvian author participating: Valts Ernstreits
A bilingual event, with readings of poems in Livonian by Valts Ernstreits translated into English by Ryan Van Winkle. A rare chance to hear poetry in one of Europe’s most endangered languages. Livonian is spoken in Latvia by fewer than 30 people.
School of Slavonic and East European Studies, Room 432, 126 Taviton Street, London, UK, WC1H 0BW
26 March @7.00 pm
Book Launch – People like us (published in the UK by Francis Boutle Publishers)
Latvian author participating: Valts Ernstreits
A bilingual event, with readings of poems in Livonian by Valts Ernstreits translated into English by Ryan Van Winkle. A rare chance to hear poetry in one of Europe’s most endangered languages. Livonian is spoken in Latvia by fewer than 30 people.
Bookmarks Bookshop, 1 Bloomsbury Street, London, WC1B 3QE, UK
27 March @7.00 pm
Book Launch – People like us and Virgil’s Fountain / Fenten Feryl (published in the UK by Francis Boutle Publishers)
Latvian author participating: Valts Ernstreits
Readings in Livonian and Cornish with translations into English. A rare chance to hear poetry in one of Europe’s most endangered languages. Livonian is spoken in Latvia by fewer than 30 people. Tim Saunders is one of the most fluent speakers of Cornish and certainly one of its finest poets. Fenten Feryl / Virgil’s Fountain is a masterpiece of style and a moving examination of loss.
Waterstones Truro, 11 Boscawen St, Truro TR1 2QU, UK
27 March @8.30 pm
Poesia Horinal
Latvian author participating: Krišjānis Zeļģis
Join the Latvian author in the reading from his book Besties, translated into Catalan.
29 Carrer de Ferlandina, 08001 Barcelona, Spain
28 March @7.00 pm
Book Launch – People like us and Virgil’s Fountain / Fenten Feryl (published in the UK by Francis Boutle Publishers)
Latvian author participating: Valts Ernstreits
Readings in Livonian and Cornish with translations into English. A rare chance to hear poetry in one of Europe’s most endangered languages. Livonian is spoken in Latvia by fewer than 30 people. Tim Saunders is one of the most fluent speakers of Cornish and certainly one of its finest poets. Fenten Feryl / Virgil’s Fountain is a masterpiece of style and a moving examination of loss.
Cant a mil bookshop, 100 Whitchurch Rd, Cardiff CF14 3LY
April
1-4 April
National stand at the Bologna Children's Book Fair
Mon 1st April 2019, 5 PM
Reception at the Latvian National Stand.
Booth: H30 E16
Piazza Costituzione, 6 40128 Bologna
11 April @7.30pm
European Poetry Festival - Celebrating Latvian Poetry
Latvian authors participating: Inga Gaile, Inga Pizāne, Artis Ostups, Krišjānis Zeļģis
4 contemporary Latvian poets collaborate with Britain-based counterparts.
Burley Fisher Bookshop, 400 Kingsland Rd, London E8 4AA, UK
12 April @7.30pm
European Camarade : Norwich
Latvian authors participating: Inga Pizāne, Krišjānis Zeļģis
The European Poetry Festival comes to Norwich with some of the finest modern poets of the thriving Norwich poetry scene in collaborative pairs with writers visiting from across Europe.
Dragon Hall, 115-123 King St, Norwich, NR1 1QE, UK
13 April @7.30pm
European Camarade : Manchester
Latvian authors participating: Inga Pizāne, Krišjānis Zeļģis
The European Poetry Festival comes to Manchester with some of the finest modern poets of the thriving Manchester scene in collaborative pairs with writers visiting from across Europe.
The International Anthony Burgess Foundation, 3 Cambridge St, Manchester M1 5BY, UK
15 April @7.30pm
European Poetry Festival at Riverbank Arts Centre in Newbridge
Latvian author participating: Madara Gruntmane
Renowned poets visiting from across Europe visit Riverbank Arts Centre in Newbridge for a special performance event that will showcase the energy and innovation so defining of 21st European poetry.
Main St, Piercetown, Newbridge, Co. Kildare, W12 D962, Ireland
25 April @10 - 1.00 pm
European writers workshop
Latvian author participating: Osvalds Zebris
Literary workshop and round-table discussion in Három Holló with the European Literary Award winning Ina Vultchanova (Bulgaria) and Osvalds Zebris (Latvia)
Drei Raben Piarista köz 1, Budapest, Hungary, 1052
26 April @12:00 – 1.30pm
Budapest International Book festival
Latvian author participating: Osvalds Zebris
Book opening and signing "In the Shadow of Rooster Hill" in hungarian (Gyermekrablás Rigában), translated by Laczházi Aranka, published by L'Harmattan Kiadó.
MILLENÁRIS 1024 Budapest, Kis Rókus u. 16–20
28th April @1pm
Explore Latvian Fiction Nakedness, novel by Zigmunds Skujins
Join the Books without borders bookclub to learn about Latvian mystery/romance Nakedness in their April bookclub.
Location visible to members/sign up here
May
2 -5 May
European Festival of the First Novel
Latvian author participating: Sven Kuzmins
The festival will be opened by a reading gala on Thursday, 2 May 2019 at 7 pm. Twelve debutants from twelve different countries will read an excerpt of their novel in original language. In addition, a longer excerpt in German translation will be read to the audience.
Literaturhaus Schleswig-Holstein, Schwanenweg 13, D-24105 Kiel, Germany
10 May @ 2 - 7 pm
Workflow. Conversations on Publishing & Design
SPEAKERS
Jürgen Siebert is one of the leading experts in the field of type design, typography and strategic visual communication. As Marketing Director at Monotype since 2014, he watched at close hand as each character of Helvetica was redrawn and refitted until it emerged as the recently released Helvetica Now. https://monotype.com
Magdalena Heliasz is a graphic designer, publisher and curator. Since 2011, she has edited and published P+Control, a website and annual magazine which showcases the best of Polish printed design. http://printcontrol.pl
Rieke Jacob started as a publisher in 2017 when she took over Friedenauer Presse (founded in 1963), a small but renowned publishing house known for its 32-page pamphlets containing short stories, poetry, essays and conversations. http://friedenauer-presse.de
Hendrik Hellige works at Frankfurter Buchmesse and is responsible for the newly created space for children’s books – Frankfurt Kids. Previously he worked as a designer and editor at gestalten and its children’s imprint, Kleine Gestalten. https://buchmesse.de
Interviewer – Tom Mrazauskas is working as a book designer since 2008. Since 2016 he has also been publishing photobooks under his own imprint Brave Books. https://bravebooks.berlinNicePlace TELPA Kr. Barona street 21A, LV- 1011, Riga, Latvia
14 May @7 - 9 pm
European Literature Night: Poetry and Performance
Latvian author participating: Valts Ernštreits
Explore the intersection between poetry and performance with three leading European poets: hear the work of Latvian poet and visual artist Valts Ernstreits, Czech poet Olga Stehlikova and her musical collaborator Tomas Braun, and Estonian poet Doris Kareva.
British Library St Pancras, 96 Euston Rd, London NW1 2DB, UK
16 May @5 - 8pm
Translating EU
Latvian translator participating: Mirja Hovila
Mirja Hovila joins the group of European translators in discussion about translating the European works into the Finnish language. Organized by the EUNIC.
Lukusali (3rd floor) Rikhardinkatu Library, Rikhardinkatu 3, Helsinki, Finland
16 - 19 May
Book World Prague 2019
Latvian literatry agent, translator participating: Jayde Will
If you would like to meet Latvian Literature literary agent Jayde Will during the Book World Prague, please arrange your meeting via e-mail: jayde@latvianliterature.com
Prague Fair Grounds in Holešovice, Prague, Czech Republic
18 May @ 6.00 - 8.30 pm
Book opening - Ucipuci Thinks outside the Box
Latvian author participating: Zane Zusta
Meet the Latvian author Zane Zusta and her childrens book - favourite Latvian owl - Ucipuci at the official book opening of the translated book into Chineese.
Qushengzhi Children's Reading Center, 202A, Building D, V Center, Beichenfu, Changtong Road, Chaoyang, District, Beijing
26 May @2pm
Headread Festival Tallinn
Latvian author participating: Inga Gaile
Meet the Latvian author Inga Gaile and join the convesation her debut novel Glass (Stikli, 2016) that was translated into Estonian in 2018.
Estonian Writers’ Union, Old Town of Tallinn, 10146 Tallinn, Estonia
30 May @6.30pm
Presentation of translated novel “In the Shadow of Rooster Hill”
Latvian author participation: Osvalds Zebris
Meet the Latvian author Osvalds Zebris and listen about the historical novel series “We. The 20th Century” of which his book "In the Shadow of Rooster Hill” is part of. Bulgarian translation of his novel is published by "Paradox".
June
3 June @ 7 - 9 pm
Meet Latvian writers Inga Ābele and Gundega Repše
Latvian authors participating: Inga Ābele and Gundega Repše
Join the Latvain literary club in Zurich in meeting prominent Latvian authors
Hulls School, Falkenstrasse 28a, 8008 Zürich, Switzerland
4–7 June
International publishers, literature festivals, media visit, Riga
Publishers from Publishing Houses "Aula", "SAND", "PAPPERLAPAPP", "Kummode Verlag", "Helvetiq", "Louisoder Verlag", "MARE", "Picus Verlag", "Galiani Berlin".
Journalists from "NZZ am Sonntag" (Switzerland), blog "Lonesomereader.com" (UK/USA), "PUTSCH.MEDIA" (France), Berlin Book Festival, Zuerich liest festival, Normandielivre and many more are visiting Riga to learn more about the contemporary Latvian literature and children's books, meet writers, illustrators and publishers,
The visit is supported by the Latvian Institute.
5 June
OSTSEEDIALOGE - Ein Meer, 10 Länder.
Latvian author participating: Kārlis Vērdiņš
Join Karlis Vērdiņš (poet) and Tom Schulz (poet, Germany) in coversation with Milena Mikolova
Carmerstr.1, 10623 Berlin-Charlottenburg, Germany
14 June @8pm
Book opening Stroika with a London view
Latvian author participating: Vilis Lācītis aka William B. Foreignerski
Join the author for an evening of book reading and music. Presentation of the translation of the Stroike with a London view, published in the UK by Austin Macauley Publishers
Balzāmbārs, Latvian House, 72 Queensborough Terrace, London W2 3SH
15 June @5.30 - 7 pm
Book opening Anita esta malita and Papas
Latvian author participating: Inese Zandere
Join the Latvian children's book author Inese Zandere and translator Lawrence Schimmel for an evening of book reading and childrens animation screening. The event is hosted by the Latvian Embassy in Spain with the participation with the Ambassador Argita Daudze
Feria del Libro de Madrid, El Pabellón Infantil, Parque de El Retiro, Plaza de la Independencia, 7, 28001 Madrid, Spain
27 June @2.15 - 2.45
The Bookseller Marketing and Publicity conference
The Reinvention Sessions: A mini-masterclass in changing course
Participating: Juta Pīrāga, Deputy Executive Manager of Latvian Literature
Listen to the story of the publicity campaign #iamintrovert, that changed the perception of the Latvian Literature abroad
Milton Court, 1 Milton street, London, EC2Y 9BH, United Kingdom
July
1 July @ 7 pm
La Punta della Lingua, MultiVerso Spazio Poesia
Latvian authors participating: Orbita Group
Mole Vanvitelliana, Ancona, Italy
6 July @11.30 - 12.30
Bradford Literature festival. The Dog Who Found Sorrow Story Workshop
Latvian illustrator participating: Elīna Brasliņa
Join Elīna for an uplifting storytelling event, followed by a drawing workshop where children will learn about sadness through creativity and conversation.
City Library, Centenary Square, Bradford, BD1 1SD, United Kingdom
7 July @ 4 - 6 pm
Picture book masterclass with Elīna Brasliņa (for adults)
Latvian illustrator participating: Elīna Brasliņa
How do you tell a story through images? In this picture book masterclass, award-winning illustrator Elīna Brasliņa. This is a session for adults. Materials provided.
Organized by the publisher The Emma press.
1000 Trades, 16 Frederick Street, Birmingham, B1 3HE, United Kingdom
August
14 - 25 August
"The Horse"-Latvian illustrators showcase, exhibition
The Discover Centre summer exhibition features the artwork from The Horse – Latvian Authors and Illustrators Catalogue. A collection of magical stories based around the theme of horses inspired by stunning Latvian illustrations.
Discover Children's Story Centre, 383-387 High St, London E15 4QZ, United Kingdom
15 August @ 11:15 am
Workshop: Paper Plane Making with Gundega Muzikante
16 August @ 11:15 am
Shadow Puppet Making with Gundega Muzikante
Latvian illustrator participating: Gundega Muzikante
Illustrator will teach to fold your own paper planes. Fill them with your very own imaginary creatures and take them on their first test flight (15th Aug )and will teach you to create magical paper puppets to use in your very own shadow theatre show (16th Aug).
Discover Children's Story Centre, 383-387 High St, London E15 4QZ, United Kingdom
19 and 20 August @ 11:15 am
Drawing Workshop with Anna Vaivare
Latvian illustrator participating: Anna Vaivare
There are so many different homes and different inhabitants. In this workshop you can discover different kinds of houses, learn about their parts and create new ones. This will be a drawing workshop with elements of a game.
Discover Children's Story Centre, 383-387 High St, London E15 4QZ, United Kingdom
22 and 23 August @11:15am
Picture Book Making workshop with Mārtiņš Zutis
Latvian illustrator participating: Mārtiņš Zutis
Create the first draft of your very own picture book, with Latvian illustrator Mārtiņš Zutis. Learn how to create a beginning and end, and make up your very own story character.
Discover Children's Story Centre, 383-387 High St, London E15 4QZ, United Kingdom
29 - 30 August
Grand Tour - A Journey Through the Young Poetry of Europe with Jan Wagner and Federico Italiano
Latvian author participating Kārlis Vērdiņš
Europe is alive and well — maybe not so much as regards its difficult politics, but all the more as
a continent with a young and incredibly lively poetry scene. Witness the new anthology »Grand Tour«.26 August 7pm
Meeting with Latvian diaspora
Latvian author participating: Inga Gaile
Latvian Lutheran Church, 58 Irving St. Brookline, MA 02445, USA
27 August 7-10 pm
Open mic section of the The Poetorium at Starline Reading Series
Latvian author participating: Inga Gaile
Starlite Bar and Gallery, 39 Hamilton Street; Southbridge, MA 01550, USA
31 August
Library of Congress National Book Festival 2019
Latvian author participating: Inga Gaile
The 19th annual Library of Congress National Book Festival will be held Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.
The National Book Festival, Washington Convention Center, 801 Mt. Vernon Place NW, Washington, D.C, USA
31 August - 29 September
Cartoon exhibition Life of I* at Chef Mikko
Explore the life of introverted Latvian authors in cartoons and enjoy fine dining
August 31 at 6:00 pm two members of the Northern European family – Latvians and Finns – are coming together to bring to the American friends a cartoon exhibition about introverted Latvians and fine Nordic food.Chef Mikko, 1636 R Street NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20009, USA
September
31 August - 29 September
Cartoon exhibition Life of I* at Chef Mikko
Explore the life of introverted Latvian authors in cartoons and enjoy fine dining
Chef Mikko, 1636 R Street NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20009, USA
3–6 September
International publishers, literature festivals, media visit, Riga
Publishers from various publishing houses, literature festivals and literary journalists are visiting Riga to learn more about the contemporary Latvian literature, children's books, meet writers, illustrators and publishers.
4 September 6 - 7 pm
Meeting the Latvian diaspora at the Bergen Latvian book club
Latvian authors participating: Guna Roze and Oskars Orlovs
Bergen Bibliotek, Strømgaten 6, Bergen, Hordaland 5015, Norway
September - October
"The Horse"-Latvian illustrators showcase, exhibition
Seven Stories autumn exhibition features the artwork from The Horse – Latvian Authors and Illustrators Catalogue. A collection of magical stories based around the theme of horses inspired by stunning Latvian illustrations.
Seven Stories, The National Centre for Children's Books, 30 Lime Street, Ouseburn Valley, Newcastle. NE1 2PQ.
6 - 8 September
Europäisches Literaturfestival Köln Kalk
Latvian author participating: Arvis Viguls
8 European poets will present their work. German translations will be read. After the festival opening on Friday, there will be readings in public space on Saturday afternoon - at various locations in Kalk, a district of Cologne. A supporting programme with Cologne actors will take place at Ottmar-Pohl-Platz.
Various locations
8 September @ 5:15 pm
NORDEN Festival, Schleswig
Latvian author participating: Nora Ikstena
At NORDEN Festival and in time for its publication in German as "Mutter milch" (published by KLAK Verlag), Latvian author Nora Ikstena will be introducing her novel "Soviet Milk" ("Mātes piens"), a bestselling work that has caused a sensation in her native Latvia.
NORDEN festival, Culture tent, Stadtpark Königswiesen, 24837 Schleswig, Germany
8 - 15 September
Poetry Translation Workshop in Riga
18 September
Baltic Poetry Festival in Budapest
Latvian authors participating: Inga Gaile, Sergejs Timofejevs, Krišjāns Zeļģis
Latvian poets representing Latvian poetry sciene at this unique Baltic Poetry festival in Budapest. Joing the workshops, conversations and readings.
Három Holló / Drei Raben, Piarista köz 1. (bejárat a Szabadsajtó út felől), Budapest, Hungary, 1052
19 September @ 3.30 - 5 pm
N.Ikstena book "Молоко матері" opening
Latvian author participating: Nora Ikstena
Meet the author at the book launch of the Ukrainian translation of the Baltic bestseller "Soviet milk", "Молоко матері" in the translation.
Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, Universytetska St, 1, Lviv, Ukraine, 79000. Auditorium 312.
21 September @ 6:00 - 6:45
N.Ikstena book "Молоко матері" opening
Latvian author participating: Nora Ikstena
Meet the author at the book reading of the Ukrainian translation of the Baltic bestseller "Soviet milk", "Молоко матері" in the translation.
Bookshop "Книголенд" , Nikolai Kopernik st.11, Lviv, Ukraine,
26 September
International Mother Language Day
Latvian translator participating: Guntars Godiņš
Embassy of Latvia in Finland, Armfeltintie 10, 00150 Helsinki, Finland
28 September 7.30 pm
LIKE Festival European Poetry Camarade, Kosice, Slovakia
Latvian author participating: Inga Pizāne and Ivars Šteinbergs
The European Camarade comes to Slovakia! New avant-garde and literary collaborations mark this unique live event as poets from across Europe present new works, made for the night, with Slovakian poet partners. An evening of poetry as performance and literary innovation as part of the LIKE festival.
USMEV CINEMA, Kasárenské námestie 1, 040 01 Košice, Slovakia
30 September - 5 October
International poetry translation workshop
Latvian author participating: Arvis Viguls
6 poets and translators from different countries and languages, with no restrictions, conditions or common threads will translate each other’s work via English (lingua franca of the workshop). Organized by Regional Ministry of Culture, Education and University Organisation of the Xunta de Galicia.
Isla de San Simón, Galicia, Spain
More information TBC
October
October
"The Horse"-Latvian illustrators showcase, exhibition
Seven Stories autumn exhibition features the artwork from The Horse – Latvian Authors and Illustrators Catalogue. A collection of magical stories based around the theme of horses inspired by stunning Latvian illustrations.
Seven Stories cafe, The National Centre for Children's Books, 30 Lime Street, Ouseburn Valley, Newcastle. NE1 2PQ.
4 - 6 October
The Turku Book Fair, Stand A17
Latvian authors participating: Inese Zandere, Māra Zālīte, Atis Klimovičs
Turku Fair Center, Messukentänkatu 9–13, Turku, Finland
4 October @ 5:00 - 6:30 pm
A lecture by Nora Ikstena, Author of the Latvian bestseller Soviet Milk
Latvian author participating: Nora Ikstena
Meet the author N.Ikstena and her Japanese translation of the Baltic bestseller "Soviet milk". The lecture will be delivered in Latvian with interpretation into Japanese. Organized and supported by the Latvian Embassy in Japan.
Room 113, 1st Floor, Faculty of Law and Letters Bldg.No.1(Hongo Campus,The University of Tokyo)
5 October @ 7:00 - 9 pm
Book opening and reading, Soviet Milk in Japanese translation
Latvian author participating: Nora Ikstena
Meet the author N.Ikstena and her Japanese translation of the Baltic bestseller "Soviet milk". Translated by Ayumi Kurosawa, published by Shinhyoron Publishing Inc. Organized and supported by the Latvian Embassy in Japan.
Tsutaya Book Store, 〒150-0033 Tokyo, Shibuya City, Sarugakucho, 17−5, Japan
5 October @ 5:00 pm
Baltic Design Now, Budapest Design week
Listen to the sucess stories from Baltics and the presentation by the winner of Latvian design 2019 at the annual Latvian Design Awards - Campaign #iamintrovert, represented by its creative director Una Rozenbauma
LUMEN, Horánszky utca 5, 1085 Budapest
5 October @10:20 - 10:50 am
Discussion Translating Europe
Translator participating: Mirja Hovila
Which books do get translated and which not? What are the Finnish presumptions of the European literature? Listen to the conversation with Latvian-Finnish translator Mirja Hovila.
Turku Book Fair, stage EINO, Messukentänkatu 9–13, Turku, Finland
5th & 6th October @2:00 pm
Picture Book Making workshop with Mārtiņš Zutis
Latvian illustrator participating: Mārtiņš Zutis
Create the first draft of your very own picture book, with Latvian illustrator Mārtiņš Zutis. Learn how to create a beginning and end, and make up your very own story character.
Seven Stories, 30 Lime Street ,Ouseburn Valley ,Newcastle Upon Tyne ,NE1 2PQ, UK
6 October @3:40 - 4:20 pm
Latvian history via books
Latvian authors participating: Inese Zandere, Māra Zālīte, Atis Klimovičs
Finnish poet Heli Laksonen in an interview with Latvian authors about the history and its depiction in writers work. Translated by Gunta Pāvola.
Turku Book Fair, stage KUISTI, Messukentänkatu 9–13, Turku, Finland
6 October @4.30pm – 5.30pm
Birmingham Literature festival, A Tale of Two Cities a celebration of Riga and Birmingham
Latvian author participating: Andris Kuprišs
Join us for this celebratory event showcasing two exciting writers and their experience of two exciting cities. Find out what each writer really thought of their partner city and how they explored and navigated the similarities and differences - geographical, cultural, social and political.
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, 200 Jennens Rd, Birmingham B4 7XR, UK
9 October @5:00 pm
Difficult issues of the Latvian history in literature
Latvian authors participating: Inese Zandere, Māra Zālīte, Atis Klimovičs
Discussion of the difficult issues in the Latvian history in literature, lead by Jenni Kallionsivu, translated by Gunta Pāvola, the introductory remarks by the Latvian Ambassador to Finland, Kristīne Našeniece.
LAIKKU cultural center, Keskustori 4, Tampere, Finland
10 October @5:00 pm
A.Klimovičs book "Personal Latvia", discussion
Latvian authors participating: Inese Zandere, Atis Klimovičs
Join Jenni Kallionsivu in conversation about A.Klimovičs book "Personal Latvia" with author, Inese Zandere and translator Annika Suna. The introductory remarks by the Latvian Ambassador to Finland, Kristīne Našeniece.
Töölön kirjastossa, Topeliuksenkatu 6, Helsinki, Finland
16 - 20 October
Frankfurt Book Fair Hall 5.0, stand B79 (National stand of Latvia)
Frankfurt Book Fair, Ludwig-Erhard-Anlage 1, 60327 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
16 October @ 4:00 pm
#Iamintrovert H-Hour
Extroverts call it a party. We call it a lesson in survival. Welcome to participate.
Frankfurt Book Fair Hall 5.0, stand B79 (National stand of Latvia)
Frankfurt Book Fair, Ludwig-Erhard-Anlage 1, 60327 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
18 October @ 11:00 - 12:00
The picture book setting in Eastern Europe: new faces, new books, new trends
Panel discussion, Alīse Nīgale (Liels un Mazs, Latvia), Ivan Fedechko (The Old Lion Publishing House, Ukraine) will be discussing about the new trends, themes, difficulties within the picture book market in their countries. Special guests Barbara Bernsmeier (Internationales Bilderbuch Festival, Brandenburg) and Oliver Spatz (Internationales Bilderbuch Festival, Brandenburg).
Frankfurt Kids – Stage Foyer (Foyer 5.1/6.1), Frankfurt Book Fair, Ludwig-Erhard-Anlage 1, 60327 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
25 October @5:00 pm
Drawing Workshop with Anna Vaivare
Latvian illustrator participating: Anna Vaivare
There are so many different homes and different inhabitants. In this workshop you can discover different kinds of houses, learn about their parts and create new ones. This will be a drawing workshop with elements of a game.
Seven Stories, 30 Lime Street ,Ouseburn Valley ,Newcastle Upon Tyne ,NE1 2PQ, UK
26 October @5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Baltic Culture days Terra Baltica in Zuerich. "Muttermilch" – Lesung mit Nora Ikstena
Latvian author participating: Nora Ikstena
In time for its publication in German as "Mutter milch" (published by KLAK Verlag, Germany), Latvian author Nora Ikstena will be introducing her novel "Soviet Milk" ("Mātes piens"), a bestselling work that has caused a sensation in her native Latvia. Germand readings by Vera Bommer, moderated by Uldis Mākulis.
Karl der Grosse, Kirchgasse 14, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
27 October @ 1:00 - 3:30 pm
Baltic Culture days Terra Baltica in Zuerich. Drawing and book binding workshop
Latvian illustrator participating: Anete Melece
The illustrator Anete Melece presents her illustrated book "Hello, whale", author Lauris Gundars and tells how the pictures were made. Join the picture drawing workshop with Anete.Under the guidance of bookbinder Christa Wyss, bind your own pictures and take home. From age of 6.
Gemeinschaftszentrum (GZ) Riesbach, Seefeldstrasse 93, 8008 Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland
November
2 November @ 4:30 - 5:30 pm
Singapore Writers Festival. To Translate and to be Translated
Latvian author participating: Inga Gaile
Are the intents of preserving a language and conveying its nuances at odds with each other? How does a writer exercise trust in how their work is presented in a language foreign to them? Translators and writers have an open conversation about the process and challenges of translating into languages that an author is unfamiliar with.
The Arts House, Living Room, 1 Old Parliament Ln, Singapore 179429
3 November @ 5:00 - 6:30 pm
Singapore Writers Festival. My Language, My Narrative?
Latvian author participating: Inga Gaile
How does language influence the way we think? Eight writers read from their works and speak on the peculiarities of their mother tongue(s), from concepts that only exist in one language to the influence on cadence and syntax. Their works will consider how language has shaped their narratives and the stories that they tell.
The Arts House, Gallery II, 1 Old Parliament Ln, Singapore 179429
3 November @ 8:00 - 9:30 pm
Singapore Writers Festival. In All Seriousness
Latvian author participating: Inga Gaile
As the growing popularity of shows like Hasan Minhaj's Patriot Act displays, sometimes the best way to cope with the gravest issues is to laugh. But responding to bad news with humour without compromising the gravity of the situation is a complicated affair. Join some of our festival writers who are blessed with this talent. How do they make us laugh at these dire situations yet make us realise, post-laughter, the full depth of the excrement we're in?
National Gallery Singapore, Ngee Ann Kongsi Auditorium, 1 Saint Andrew’s Road Singapore 178957
5 November @7pm
Vestfold Literature Festival 2019, Writing and literary work in the Baltics
Latvian authors participating: Nora Ikstena, Jānis Joņevs
6 November @ 3:15 - 4.30 pm
Asia Pacific Writers & Translators coonference. Panel 15: Translation in Action
Latvian representative: Juta Pīrāga, platform Latvian Literature
Join three prominent writers and translators who work in Latvian, Farsi, and Filipino as they explore the shared tributaries and vastly divergent pathways of their translation process.
University of Macau Campus, ROOM E4-G051, Macau, China
6 November @ 6:00 - 7:30 pm
30 Years after the fall of the Berlin Wall
Latvian author participating: Māra Zālīte
Join the conversation with Baltic authors, watch Baltic films and listen to the concert. In partnership with The Latvian Embassy in Germany.
Gethsemanekirche, Stargarder Str. 77, 10437 Berlin, Germany
6 November @ 6:00
Bille. Book opening.
Latvian author participating: Anna Auziņa
Publishing House Paperiporo, The Latvian Embassy in Finland and platform Latvian Literature invite to the trilogies first book opening Bille by V.Belševica, translated in Finnish by Mirja Hovila. The translator and Latvian poet A.Auziņa will speak about the writer and you can listen to her poetry translated in Finnish by Annika Suna.
Rikhardinkadun library, Rikhardinkatu 3, Helsinki, Finland
More information7 November @10:00 - 11:15
Asia Pacific Writers & Translators coonference. Panel 16: Literature Across Frontiers
Latvian author participating: Inga Gaile
A key part of APWT’s mission is to connect Asia Pacific writing to the world. Literature Across Frontiers aims to do the same thing for European authors thus this session is dedicated to honouring our mutual partnership. Chaired by founding director of LAF Alexandra Buchler, meet writers, performance poets, screenwriters and novelists from Spain, Latvia, Wales and Finland, as they discuss their particular and unique experiences writing and translating
University of Macau Campus, ROOM E4-G062, Macau, China
7 November @ 11:15 - 12:30
Asia Pacific Writers & Translators coonference.Panel 18: When Women Write
Latvian author participating: Inga Gaile
panel of self-identifying feminist authors respond to this idea asking what, if anything, has changed – sharing their opinions on how they and other women writers have sought to rattle the cage and challenge the enduring power of the male gaze. Each writer will read from their work and describe how they configure and render the world in fiction and poetry from a woman’s point of view.
University of Macau Campus, ROOM E4-G062, Macau, China
7 November @6:00 pm
Pop up poetry. Poetry at the Crossroads
Latvian author participating: Inga Pizāne
A musical and poetic performance dedicated to personal stories in the context of urban society: intercultural interaction, a person's place in society and the search for self-identity.
Lintulahdenaukio 2, Helsinki, Finland
8 November @ 2:00 - 7:00 pm
Poland. Conversations on Publishing & Design
Poland today is the perfect destination for those who love to explore. You can start at a post-humanism inspired pavilion project and books with karakter, arrive later at bold posters and patterns, and then end your journey with illustrations that look at you from the pages of The New York Times. The 6th Conversations brings you four success stories that reject global trends and convey their own visions to the world.
Ģertrūdes ielas teātris, Ģertrūdes 101A, 1009 Riga, Latvia
Programme and More information
9 November @ 6:30 - 9 pm
Asia Pacific Writers & Translators coonference.APWT Readings
Latvian author participating: Inga Gaile
9 November @ 7:00 pm
Turku Poetry festival
Latvian authors participating: Orbita Group
Barker-teatteri, Raunistulantie 25 H, 20300 Turku, Finland
11 November @ 5:00 pm
Turku Poetry festival
Latvian author participating: Maira Dobele
Bar Ö, Linnankatu 7, 20300 Turku, Finland
12 November
S.Timofejevs book "Onde lunghe" opening
Join the author at the book opening and reading. "Onde lunghe" translated by Massimo Maurizio and published in Italy by "Miraggi edizioni".
Latvian author participating: Sergejs Timofejevs.
Venue TBC, Turin, Italy
15 November
Hullunud Tartu festival
Latvian authors participating: Orbita Group
Vanemuise 19, 51014 Tartu, Estonia
30 November
European Poetry festival, The Vilnius Camarade
Latvian author participating: Inga Pizāne, Krišjānis Zeļģis
The European Camarade comes to Lithuania! New avant-garde and literary collaborations mark this unique live event as poets from Vilnius and across Europe present new works, made for the night, in pairs.
Paviljonas, Pylimo g. 21B, Vilnius 01141, Lithuania
December
2 - 4 December
Prose translation workshop in Riga
Platform Latvian Literature is holding a prose translation workshop from Latvian into Polish, providing the opportunity to generate new translations, revise previously written ones and be part of a writing and learing process. The workshop will be attended by 8 students from Warshaw and Poznan universities, who are studying Latvian.
4 December @ 4.30
O.Zebris “In the Shadow of Rooster Hill” (All’ombra della collina dei galli) book opening
Latvian author participating: Osvalds Zebris
Join the book opening of "In the Shadow of Rooster Hill" in Italian language "All’ombra della collina dei galli" by Osvalds Zebris. Translated by Paolo Pantaleo, published by Mimesis Edizioni.
Più Libri Più Liberi, Sala Venere, Roma convention center, Viale Asia, 44, 00144 Roma RM, Italy
5 – 8 December
Translators' Meetup
Riga is to host a meetup for 32 literary translators translating into 14 languages: Lithuanian, Estonian, Finnish, German, English, Japanese, French, Croatian, Czech, Italian, Armenian, Russian, Polish and Ukrainien. The translators will be sharing their fresh insights about literature, the translation process, as well as meeting with the book industry representatives, authors and publishers.
2018
January
24–26 January
International Media Visit, Riga
Journalists from "The Bookseller" (UK), "Bookwitty" (France), "Scala Arts & Heritage Publishers" (UK), "The Times Literary Supplement" (UK), "The Unbound magazine" (UK), among others, will be visiting Riga to learn more about the contemporary Latvian literature and children's books, meet writers, illustrators and publishers, tour the city of Riga, etc. The visit is supported by the Latvian Institute.
February
12 February @ 3pm
Ieva Flamingo participates in Imagine Festival in London: Exhilarating Entertaining Poems
In the mood for some exhilarating, entertaining poetry? Then head to the National Poetry Library for this special Imagine poetry reading for 8 to 11-year-olds and their grown-ups.
Featuring Ieva Flamingo and her translator Richard O’Brien, Amina Jama and Dean Parkin.
National Poetry Library, Level 5, Blue side, Royal Festival Hall
17 February @ 2pm
Ieva Flamingo participates in Verve Festival in Birmingham: Ieva Flamingo & Richard O’Brien: Poems about School
It isn’t easy being a kid, especially in the noisiest class in the school. Would it be better if you could smuggle a cat in? Join Latvian poet Ieva Flamingo and translator Richard O’Brien for this bi-lingual reading of poems from The Noisy Classroom.
Waterstones, 24-26 High Street, Birmingham, B4 7SL, United Kingdom
23 February @ 7pm
Reading by Nora Ikstena
Guardian journalist Claire Armitstead will be exploring the background of one of the most astonishing Latvian literature voices - Nora Ikstena.
Nora will be reading from her latest novel 'Soviet milk' which is being published by Peirene Press in the UK.
Embassy of Latvia in London, 45 Nottingham Pl, Marylebone
24 February @ 7pm
Nora Ikstena participates in Peirene Spring Salon
Evenings of literature, conversation, dinner and wine.
‘A combination of fringe theatre, psychiatrist’s couch, conversazione society and flirtation parlour, the Peirene salon is unlike any other literary gathering.’ – John Walsh, The Independent
Peirene’s 2018 Spring Salon will star Latvian writer Nora Ikstena, author of Peirene No. 25, Soviet Milk – the literary bestseller that took the Baltics by storm.
Peirene Press Ltd, 17 Cheverton Road, London N19 3BB, United Kingdom
24 February @ 2pm
Inga Gaile, Madara Gruntmane, Marija Luīze Meļķe participates in Birmingham Multicultural festival
For thousands of years, people from different parts of the world have gathered in Britain. Millennia ago the invading Roman soldiers came to UK; the shores of this great land gave shelter to Dutch merchants; ill fated slaves had been brought here from Africa five hundred years ago. Two World Wars brought people from all corners of the globe; the South Asian nations came to UK to serve the ‘Queen and the Country’. People from different nation, religion, caste came to UK to find a better a future.
All these people brought their language, culture and heritage with them. This mixture and explosion of our different background enriched the culture of Britain. In London alone people speak 250 languages every day which makes it the world's most multilingual city! Birmingham, on the other hand, is no less remarkable- 110 languages are spoken here. The magnitude of this cultural variation is truly a remarkable feat of our diverse society. No wonder this diverse and strong culture is the beauty and strength of Britain, a place we all now call home.
Library of Birmingham, Centenary Square, Birmingham, B1 2ND.
March
No events in UK, but come and meet us in Leipzig Book fair March15-18th, H4/D307 and Bologna Childrens Book fair March 26-29th H21/C54
April
7 April @ 7:30pm
European Poetry Festival: The European Camarade
Latvian writers participating: Latvian writer Sergejs Timofejevs
30 poets in 15 pairs presenting brand new collaborations of literary performance made especially for the night. The Camarade is a way to bring together dozens of European poets to London to collaborate, perform and to build connections that will last for decades.
Rich Mix, 35-47 Bethnal Green Rd, London E1 6LA
Free entry
8 April @ 6.00pm
Parthian Baltic poetry launch
Latvian writers participating: Latvian writers Madara Gruntmane, Eduards Aivars and Krišjānis Zeļģis
An evening of poetry and beer-tasting to kick off London Book Fair 2018 and celebrate the launch of Parthian Baltic, an exciting series of books showcasing the best writing from Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania. Each country's poetry will be accompanied by a sample of its finest beer for a real Baltic sensory treat!
Wheatsheaf, 25 Rathbone Place, London W1T 1JB
8 April @ 7:30pm doors, 8pm start
European Poetry Festival: Performance Literature & Sound Poetry
Latvian writers participating: Latvian writer Sergejs Timofejevs
European poetry is going through a remarkable renaissance in avant-garde and innovative practise. A series of poets explore the possibilities of performance, liveness, space, time and sound. This event is a unique opportunity to witness first-hand the possibilities of an old art in a new century.
IKLECTIK, Old Paradise Yard, 20 Carlisle Lane, London SE1 7LG
Free entry
9 April @ 2:30pm
Reading and a workshop for children by Luīze Pastore
Latvian writers participating: Latvian writer Luīze Pastore
Award-winning Latvian author Luīze Pastore will be running a workshop and talking about her new book Dog Town. Dog Town is a charming adventure story, full of surprises, wisdom and humour. It is Pastore`s debut in English published by Firefly Press Ltd.
For ages 8-12s
Moon Lane Ink, 300 Stanstead Road, London SE23 1DE
9 April @ 7:30pm – 9:00pm
Being Baltic: At the crossroads of influence
Latvian writers participating Latvian writer Nora Ikstena
Explore the literary influences of European, Russian and Nordic cultures on contemporary Baltic authors! Three leading Baltic writers - Mihkel Mutt (Estonia), Nora Ikstena (Latvia) and Kristina Sabaliauskaitė (Lithuania) - join the discussion!
Knowledge Centre, British Library, 96 Euston Rd, London NW1 2DB
10 April – 20 May @ 9.30am - 6.30pm daily
Pop Up Creators Exhibition
Latvian writers participating: Latvian illustrators including Liāna Mihailova, Pauls Rietums, Roberts Rūrāns, Vivianna Marija Staņislavska, Zane Zlemeša, Oskars Pavlovskis
Pop Up Creators is an international exchange of 18 professional illustrators across the UK, Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania working with multilingual groups of talented emerging artists. Guided by their mentors, the 150 young artists produced illustrated leporellos, published by Nobrow, Päike Ja Pilv, kuš! and the Vilnius Academy of Arts Publishing House.
Royal Over-Sees League, 5 Park Pl, St. James's, London SW1A 1LR
10 April @ 10am – 11am
London Book Fair Seminar: Pushing the limits of graphic stories: spotlight on the Pop-Up creators project
Latvian writers participating: Latvian editor and artist Sanita Muižniece (magazine KUŠ!)
Join a panel of artists, mentors, tutors and publishers from the project to discuss their experience of the process and the main outcomes from it. The panel will explore how the innovative and eccentric styles of these young artists push the limits of the genre.
Children's Hub, London Book Fair, Olympia, Hammersmith Rd, London W14 8UX
10 April @ 10am – 11am
London Book Fair Seminar: From promotion to pitching seminar
Latvian writers participating: Latvian literary agent Vilis Kasims
This panel explores how publishers choose which books to translate and how literary translators and cultural institutes can influence these choices. The panel will discuss how publishers, translators and cultural institutes can work together – from pitching through editing to promotion.
Literary Translation Centre, London Book Fair, Olympia, Hammersmith Rd, London W14 8UX
10 April @ 11:30am – 12.30pm
London Book Fair Seminar: Translating illustrated children's books: the challenges of text and image seminar
Latvian writers participating: Alīse Nīgale, director of the publishing house "Liels un mazs"
In many beloved children's books, text and illustration are inseparable. This poses a range of problems for translators and editors: what to? Join Emma Wright of the Emma Press, alongside Latvian publisher Alīse Nīgale, translation specialist Lawrence Schimel, and picturebook publisher Greet Pauwelijn for a discussion of how to get things across.
Cross-Cultural hub, London Book Fair, Olympia, Hammersmith Rd, London W14 8UX
10 April @ 1pm – 2pm
London Book Fair Seminar: Get connected to Baltic books! Publishing markets in the Baltics
Latvian writers participating: Renāte Punka, the president of the Latvian Publishers Association
When looking on the region, a usual question for an outsider is whether you can consider the Baltics as one market, or whether there are three separate markets.
Come and learn about Baltic book markets!
Cross-Cultural hub, London Book Fair, Olympia, Hammersmith Rd, London W14 8UX
10 April @ 1pm – 2pm
London Book Fair Seminar: A dialogue between poets: Baltic and UK poets explore memory and history
Latvian writers participating: Latvian writer Kārlis Vērdiņš
Maarja Kangro (Estonia), Kārlis Vērdiņš (Latvia) - the author of six collections of poetry for adults and children, containing work that is gentle, vivid and intimate as it explores ideas of coming to terms with one’s self and Tomas Venclova (Lithuania) will discuss the political and aesthetic dimension of memory and history alongside British poets and chaired by Ellen Hinsey.
Poets’ Corner, London Book Fair, Olympia, Hammersmith Rd, London W14 8UX
10 April @ 4pm - 5pm
British Council Seminar: Revealed or lost in translation: literature from the Baltics
Latvian writers participating: Latvian writer Kārlis Vērdiņš
How much can be ‘lost’ or ‘revealed’ by translation? And how can we translate different genres such as poetry, folk songs, and dialects? Estonian, Latvian and Lithuanian are very different languages, and their idiosyncrasies make them undeniably challenging to translate. Latvian writer Kārlis Vērdiņš and Estonian writer Maarja Kangro discuss their experiences.
Literary Translation Centre, London Book Fair, Olympia, Hammersmith Rd, London W14 8UX
10 April @ 7pm
Band Sigma concert "Mythemes"
This year, Latvian indie-rock band "Sigma" is releasing its second album "Mythologies", especially significant for the fact that all song lyrics are written by well-known Latvian poets - Kārlis Vērdiņš, Inese Zandere, Marts Pujāts, Anna Auziņa, Jānis Rokpelnis, Inga Gaile and Uldis Bērziņš. Sigma will be performing songs in Latvian and English to celebrate Latvia’s participation at The London Book Fair 2018 and Latvia's Centenary.
St Ethelburga's, The Nave, 78 Bishopsgate, London EC2N 4AG
Free entry
11 April @ 9.15 AM
Literary breakfast with Introvert Latvian writers
Latvian writers participating: Madara Gruntmane, Artis Ostups, Sergej Timofejev
Start your LBF morning with literary discoveries and join us at the Baltic café for networking breakfast! We’ll be sharing some of the new Latvian titles coming out over the year in the UK. It’s a great chance to meet some of our writers and hear more from Latvia about the exciting literary adventures that await you. Breakfast pastries, tea and coffee will be offered.
Baltic Café, London Book Fair, Olympia, Hammersmith Rd, London W14 8UX
11 April @ 10am - 11am
British Council Seminar: Finding new voices: children's literature from the Baltics
Latvian writers participating: Latvian writer Luīze Pastore
Each of the Baltic countries has a flourishing children’s book market, previously little known in the UK. This panel discussion explores the publication choices of several UK children’s publishers and introduces the authors / illustrators and the books they have chosen to publish.
Children's Hub, London Book Fair, Olympia, Hammersmith Rd, London W14 8UX
11 April @ 11:30am – 12.30pm
London Book Fair Seminar: Promoting reading – experience and ideas in the Baltics
Participating: Silvija Tretjakova, director of the Children's Literature Centre of National Library of Latvia
At the seminar, each of the Baltic countries will present activities for promoting reading that have been designed for different audiences in order to involve them in reading, boost their imagination, and develop a joy for reading in an era of new challenges.
Children's Hub, London Book Fair, Olympia, Hammersmith Rd, London W14 8UX
11 April @ 12am – 1pm
London Book Fair Book launch: children's book "Dog Town" by Luīze Pastore
Latvian writers participating: Latvian writer Luīze Pastore
Award-winning Latvian author`s Luize Pastore's debut in English, published by Firefly Press Ltd..
Wales stand (5C129), London Book Fair, Olympia, Hammersmith Rd, London W14 8UX
11 April 1pm – 1:30pm
PEN Salon: Baltics Author of the Day- Nora Ikstena in conversation with Claire Armitstead
Latvian writers participating: Latvian writer Nora Ikstena
Guardian journalist Claire Armitstead will be exploring the background of one of the most astonishing Latvian literature voices - Nora Ikstena.
English PEN literary salon, London Book Fair, Olympia, Hammersmith Rd, London W14 8UX
11 April @ 2:30pm – 3:30pm
British Council Seminar: Interpreting cultures: Russia, Europe and the West
Latvian writers participating: Latvian writer Sergejs Timofejevs (Orbita)
Sergejs Timofejevs is a member of the Latvian Russian poetry collective Orbita. Orbita not only creates multimedia poetic work but actively seeks to create dialogues between Russian and Latvian speaking authors. In conversation with Estonian-born Andrei Ivanov and Sasha Dugdale, they will discuss the Russian language, and what it can give an author that other languages cannot, as well as its limitations.
Cross-Cultural hub, London Book Fair, Olympia, Hammersmith Rd, London W14 8UX
11 April @ 4pm – 5pm
British Council Seminar: Transformations: women’s writing from the edges
Latvian writers participating: Latvian writer Nora Ikstena
Nora Ikstena’s novel "Soviet Milk", a Latvian bestseller recently translated into English, looks at the lives of three women – daughter, mother and grandmother – during twenty years of socialist rule. UK writer Alys Conran, who has worked with disadvantaged groups to increase access to creative writing, examines the roles of the voiceless in society and will join Latvian and Lithuanian writer to discuss women’s writing.
Cross-Cultural hub, London Book Fair, Olympia, Hammersmith Rd, London W14 8UX
11 April @ 4pm – 5pm
London Book Fair Seminar: Educational Publishing in the Baltics: from Soviet state-sponsored textbooks to digital learning, and teaching materials in 30 years
Latvian writers participating: Sintija Buhanovska, the Head of E-Learning Materials, Publishing house “Zvaigzne ABC”
This year, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are celebrating the centenary of their independence. Independent statehood, however, was in all three countries reinstated short of thirty years ago. The process involved many reforms in all walks of life, education included, and necessitated the introduction of a new educational programme, new curricula, new study materials. In what way has educational publishing developed during these thirty years?
The Faculty, London Book Fair, Olympia, Hammersmith Rd, London W14 8UX
11 April @ 4pm – 6pm
Book launch: “Classical Modernism. Early 20th Century Latvian painting” by Dr Dace Lamberga
"Neputns" Publishers art patrons Dina and Jānis Zuzāni (Latvia) and Calvert 22 Foundation invite you to the launch event of the book by art historian Dr Dace Lamberga.
Listen about the art book publishing in Latvia by "Neputns", book launch and drinks reception.
Calvert 22 Foundation, 22 Calvert Avenue, London E2 7JP
Free entry
11 April @ 5pm – 6pm
Book launch: children's book "UciPuci"
Latvian writers participating: Latvian writer Zane Zuste
Reading from series of "Ucipuci is looking for home" and "Ucipuci thinks outside the box" by Latvian author Zane Zusta. Children will be able to interact in the workshop after the reading.
London Latvian House, 72 Queensborough Terrace, London W2 3SH
Free entry
11 April @ 5:15pm – 6:15pm
London Book Fair Seminar: Translator mentorship presentation
Latvian writers participating: Latvian translator Mārta Ziemelis
Writers' Centre Norwich invites you to join us in celebration of the work of our literary translation mentorships programme 2018. Featuring for the first time emerging translators working from Latvian, Lithuanian, Korean and Malayalam, as well as Arabic, Catalan, Greek, Polish and Norwegian, the reception will showcase an impressive array of new talent with publications and presentations.
Literary Translation Centre, London Book Fair, Olympia, Hammersmith Rd, London W14 8UX
11 April @ 5:30pm
London Book Fair Seminar: Created in Latvia: writer Imants Ziedonis as a brand of freedom, joy and creativity
Latvian writers participating: Foundation “Viegli”: Goran Gora, Renārs Kaupers, Žanete Grende, Dace Zariņa
Poet Imants Ziedonis is considered a legendary figure in Latvia. As a young poet during the Soviet occupation, he understood that his calling was to write, so with the power of the word he could preserve and strengthen Latvia’s identity. Readings and events he participated in were always special occasions, with several thousand people in attendance. In order to honour his work, several Latvian celebrities came together to form Viegli Foundation, which embodies his ideas in the form of music, books, concerts, and campaigns.
The Club Room, London Book Fair, Olympia, Hammersmith Rd, London W14 8UX
11 April @ 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Film: Knutification + Q&A with poet Kārlis Vērdiņš and film director Ivars Tontegode
Documentary film about Latvian writer and poet Knuts Skujenieks whose works were published, but forbidden until the fall of the Soviet Union. Since then his works are translated into more than 30 languages, but has only made it into English recently.
Prior the screening, join a discussion with the poet and translator Kārlis Vērdiņš, along with the director of the film Ivars Tontegode. The discussion will be moderated by visual artist and filmmaker Simons Puriņš.
Cine Lumiere, Queensberry Place 17, London SW72
12 April @ 10am-11amBritish Council Seminar: Writing the city: Baltic spaces, British places
Latvian writers participating: Latvian writer Inga Ābele
What attracts writers to cities, and what is it about a city that inspires writers? Lithuanian author Kristina Sabaliauskaitė joins Latvian poet, prose writer and playwright Inga Ābele. Abele’s work is known for the deep psychological portraits of her characters, and the effect of the space they find themselves in on their narratives. Estonian author Vahni Capildeo attempts to “remake” herself in modern cities. Chaired by Steven Fowler, who works on cross-national poetry collaborations through the Enemies project
Cross-Cultural hub, London Book Fair, Olympia, Hammersmith Rd, London W14 8UX
12 April @ 11:30am – 12:30am
London Book Fair Seminar: Presentation of the main literary events and literary residencies in the Baltics
Participating: Juta Pīrāga (platform "Latvian Literature")
Are literary events just about books? What is their purpose? Is it to see our favourite authors on stage, hear them read from their books and engage in conversation? The Baltic countries host a wide range of literary events and speakers from Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania will provide a snapshot of literary activity in the Baltic region – from festivals and book fairs to writing residencies.
High Street Theatre, London Book Fair, Olympia, Hammersmith Rd, London W14 8UX
12 April @ 1pm – 2:15pm
London Bok Fair Seminar: Why print your books in the Baltic countries?
Latvian writers participating: Ģirts Karlsons, head of sales, printing house “Jelgavas Tipogrāfija”
Printing industry representatives from all three Baltic countries discuss recent developments in the sector and the mechanisms of coping under new circumstances and new pressures. Discuss why printing in the Baltics offers distinct advantages – affordability, proximity, expertise – and why you should consider it as an option for your future print needs.
Buzz Theatre, London Book Fair, Olympia, Hammersmith Rd, London W14 8UX
12 April @ 1pm – 1:30pm
PEN Salon: Inga Abele in conversation with Nicolette Jones
Latvian writers participating: Latvian writer Inga Ābele
Inga Ābele in conversation with writer, critic and broadcaster Nicolette Jones discuss Ābele’s writing and powerful emotional imagery that she spread through her plays and prose.
English PEN literary salon, London Book Fair, Olympia, Hammersmith Rd, London W14 8UX
12 April @ 1pm – 2pm
British Council Seminar: Through a child’s eyes: Baltic and UK perspectives on fiction writing
Latvian writers participating: Latvian writers Nora Ikstena and Luīze Pastore
Claire Armitstead chairs discussion about writing stories from childhood, or from the perspective of a child. Recent novels by Latvian writer Nora Ikstena and Lithuanian author Alvydas Šlepikas have both explored childhoods lived out under oppressive regimes. The writers will discuss the similarities and differences in their work, and the effects of childhood on later life.
Cross-Cultural hub, London Book Fair, Olympia, Hammersmith Rd, London W14 8UX
12 April @ 2:30pm – 3:30pm
London Book Fair: How to reheat leftover soup and recycle 4 poetry
Latvian writers participating: Latvian author and director Maira Dobele
M. Dobele presents her project recycling4poetry. It is a series of 12 short films with Latvian poems. When sequenced one after the other, these 12 short films almost by chance grew into an algorithm of life – a life story. The film series is inspired by Latvian poetry and the work of diary filmmakers Philip Hoffman and Dagie Brundert.
Poets' Corner, London Book Fair, Olympia, Hammersmith Rd, London W14 8UX
12 April @ 7pm – 8pm
Children of History
Latvian writers participating: Latvian writer Nora Ikstena
Grandparents, mothers, fathers and children – at its heart, the idea of a family should be universal. But in reality, how does a country’s history or identity affect its idea of family? Where do different cultures agree on their views of motherhood, fatherhood and childhood, and where do they differ?
Free Word Centre, 60 Farringdon Road, Clerkenwell, London EC1R 3GA
12 April @ 8pm – 9:30pm
World Poets Series
Latvian writers participating: Latvian writer Kārlis Vērdiņš
Join this one-off event with visiting Baltic poets. The evening will showcase three of the most celebrated poets from the Baltic states, Maarja Kangro (Estonia), Kārlis Vērdiņš (Latvia) and Tomas Venclova (Lithuania). The poets read from their work and discuss the poetry scene in their respective countries.
National Poetry Library, Level 5, Blue side, Royal Festival Hall, London SE1 8XX
13 April @ 2pm – 4pm
Story Cafe: Baltic writers
Latvian writers participating: Latvian Writer Inga Ābele
Discover the joy of being read at the legendary lunchtime Story Cafe, immerse yourselves in tales of life, love and longing by the best women writers from across the globe.
Glasgow Women's Library, 23 Landressy Street, Glasgov G40 1BP
13 April @ 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Latvia: Image Music Text
Latvian writers participating: Latvian writer Kristīne Ulberga, Latvian author and director Maira Dobele, musician Anete Graudiņa
Acclaimed author Kristīne Ūlberga will be reading from her astonishing new novel "The Green Crow", published by Peter Owen, followed by a series of 12 short films created by writer and filmmaker Maira Dobele, and traditional Latvian music from Anete Graudina. The event will be followed by reception where guests will have a chance to talk to the artists.
Conway Hall, 25 Red Lion Square, London WC1R 4RL
Free entry
13 April @ 7pm
The Book of Riga launch at Housmans
Latvian writers participating: Latvian writers Svens Kuzmins and Dace Rukšāne
In the year in which Latvia celebrates a centenary as an independent state, we bring you stories which demonstrate how Riga has established itself as a vibrant creative centre, attracting artists, performers and writers from across the region and beyond. This rare showcase of contemporary Latvian writing gathers together stories by some of the country's finest writers, chronicling the city's continuing growth and transformation after centuries of foreign rule.
Housmans Booksellers, 5 Caledonian Road, Kings Cross, London N1 9DX
13 April @ 7pm
European Poetry Festival: The European Camarade in Manchester
Latvian writers participating: Latvian writer Inga Pizāne
Bringing together some of the finest modern poets of the thriving Manchester scene in collaborative pairs with writers visiting from Norway, Lithuania, Latvia, France, Germany and Italy, this special Camarade event will present dynamic new duets of live literature made especially for the night.
The International Anthony Burgess Foundation, Engine House, Chorlton Mill. 3 Cambridge Street, Manchester M1 5BY
Free entry
13 April @ 6:30 - 8:30pm
Hit the Ode
Latvian writers participating: Latvian writer Kārlis Vērdiņš
Apples and Snakes presents Hit the Ode, Birmingham’s premier poetry night. Every month, Hit the Ode brings the most exciting poets from the region, the country and the world to the heart of Birmingham. Join us at our new home, The Patrick Centre, Birmingham Hippodrome for poems from all across the world. We have poems and lots of them. Poems to ruffle feathers and caress your heart strings. Poems that will challenge your nan to a hip-hop cypher. Poems that taste like hot cocoa. Good poems. Great Poems. Come and get them.
Patrick Centre at Birmingham Hippodrome
14 April @4pm - 6pm
Up the Baltick, a talk by Mike Collier
Mike Collier is a writer and journalist who has lived in Latvia for 11 years. Mike’s recent book, Up the Baltick. is presented as a remarkable literary find.
Latvian House, 72 Queensborough Terrace, London W2 3SH
14 April @ 7pm
European Poetry Festival : The European Camarade in Middlesbrough
Latvian writers participating: Latvian writer Inga Pizāne
Bringing together some of the finest modern poets of the thriving North East scene in collaborative pairs with writers visiting from Norway, Latvia, Germany and Italy, this special Camarade event will present dynamic new duets of live literature made especially for the night.
Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art, Centre Square, Middlesbrough TS1 2AZ
Free entry
14 April @7pm – 10 pm
Concert of Imants Ziedonis Foundation “Viegli”
Imants Ziedonis Foundation “Viegli” was established in the spring of 2010 with the aim to pursue the mission dear to the patron of the Foundation, poet Imants Ziedonis, – “Latvia is an incredibly beautiful land, but such beauty needs help to shine.”
The Foundation promots and implements the ideas and values of Imants Ziedonis, continues to support creative and unusual ideas, and organizes public projects that reveal the beauty of Latvia.
154 Holland Park Avenue, London, W11 4UH
May
6 May @12pm, @14.30
Bicki-Buck Books exhibition and Screen Printing Workshops
To celebrate the opening of the Latvian Bicki-Buck Books exhibition, you are welcome to attend the screen printing sessions for families. Enjoy a story and find out more about screen printing and illustration.
The Story Museum, Rochester House, 42 Pembroke Street, Oxford OX1 1BP
22 May @ 4 pm
Salon with poets
Latvian writers participating: Latvian writers Katrīna Rudzīte, Henriks Eliass Zēgners, Inga Pizāne, Eduards Aivars
Scottish Poetry Library, 5 Crichton's Cl, Edinburgh EH8 8DT
23 May @ 7pm
Performance
Latvian writers participating: Latvian writers Katrīna Rudzīte, Henriks Eliass Zēgners, Inga Pizāne, Eduards Aivars
Scottish Poetry Library, 5 Crichton's Cl, Edinburgh EH8 8DT
May 24, 2018 from 7:30 PM -11:30 PM
“International Simmer: Latvia meets Scotland”
Visit Edinburgh Food Studio for a special Latvian edition of a unique collaboration series between food & poetry. Listen to Latvians poets: Katrīna Rudzīte,, Henriks Zēgners, Inga Pizāne, Eduards Aivars and enjoy the meal prepared by Latvian chef Raivo Behmanis who is finding his gourmet inspiration from Latvia's vibrant woodlands.
Edinburgh Food Studio, 158 Dalkeith Rd, Edinburgh EH16 5DX, UK
May 30, 2018 @ 13 PM
Victor Dixen, Rutendo Tavengerwei, Jenny Valentine, Ene Sepp and Janis Jonevs
Latvian writers participating: Jānis Joņevs
Are themes of childhood and adolescence universal? How are they represented in fiction? Join a panel of YA writers from France, Zimbabwe, Estonia, Latvia and the UK as they discuss the opportunities and challenges of writing children’s and YA novels in their countries. Chaired by Daniel Hahn.
Hay Festival of Literature & the Arts Ltd, Drill Hall 25, Lion Street, Hay-on-Wye HR3 5AD
June
June 1 @ 10.30 am
Book of Clouds reading and workshop
Latvian writers participating: Juris Kronbergs
Join award-winning poet Juris Kronbergs and award-winning poet and translator Richard O’Brien as they read poems from the book and lead a fun creative workshop to get you writing your own cloud poems. Where do clouds go on holiday? What do clouds eat for breakfast? How many types of cloud can you name? Come along on Friday 1 st June and let your imagination fly!
25 Half Moon Lane, Herne Hill, SE24 9JU, London
June 1 @ 3 pm
The Book of Clouds: Children’s Poetry Workshop
Latvian writers participating: Juris Kronbergs
Join award-winning poet Juris Kronbergs and award-winning poet and translator Richard O’Brien as they read poems from the book and lead a fun creative workshop to get you writing your own cloud poems. Where do clouds go on holiday? What do clouds eat for breakfast? How many types of cloud can you name? Come along on Friday 1 st June and let your imagination fly!
The Poetry Society, 22 Betterton Street, WC2H 9BX London
June 2 @ 2 - 3:30 pm
I Was Born with Two Tongues: Poetry as a Tool for Livonian Cultural RevivalLatvian writers participating: Valts Ernštreits, Uldis Balodis (translator)
In spring 2018, the bilingual anthology Trillium will be published in English and Livonian featuring the work of these three poets and celebrating the centennial of Latvia’s independence as well as its guest nation status at the London Book Fair. The round table will introduce its participants to Livonian history from ancient to modern times as well as present Trillium along with readings of poems in both Livonian and English by its authors and translators. This will also be an opportunity to discuss new perspectives for Livonian language and literature.
History Corner, Stanford University, California, USA (450 Serra Mall, Building 200), 015
June 5 @ 11 am
The Book of Clouds
Latvian writers participating: Juris Kronbergs
Juris Kronbergs, author of The Book of Clouds, and translator Richard O'Brien will be performing poems from the book for Rhymetime at Coventry Central Library. Suitable for ages 0-4.
Central Library, Smithford Way, CV1 1FY, Coventry
June 7 @ 7.30 pm
Latvian poet Krišjānis Zeļģis will read poems from his recently translated poetry collection 'Beasts' (Parthian Baltic, 2018). Also features guests Elizabeth Parker reading from her debut poetry collection, 'In Her Shambles' (Seren 2018), and Poet/Novelist Christopher Meredith reading from his new short story collection, 'Brief Lives' (Seren 2018). Plus open mic.
Latvian writers participating: Krišjānis Zeļģis
£2.50 (on the door)
Chapter Arts Centre, Market Rd, Canton, Cardiff CF5 1QE, UK
June 9 @ 4.30
Poetry at the Pound - An afternoon of new poetry with Kate North, Mari Ellis Dunning, Natalie Ann Holborow, Rhys Owain Williams, Susie Wild, and Krišjānis Zeļģis.
Latvian writers participating: Krišjānis Zeļģis
Llansteffan festival, Glyn Jones Centre, Wales Millennium Centre, Bute Place, CF10 5AL, Cardiff
July
7 July @ 11am
Bradford Literature festival: Children's storytelling event. Queen of Seagulls
Participating Latvian illustrator Rūta Briede
Angry, irritable Renata is on a journey of self-discovery. People see her as a run-of-the-mill grumpy neighbour, but clues emerge about a life she has forgotten. What are the seagulls trying to tell her? What is the meaning of the accordion player's mysterious song? Will Renata remember who she really is?
City Hall, Centenary Square, BD1 1HY, Bradford, West Yorkshire
8 July @ 12pm
Reading at DVF Latvian House
Participating Latvian illustrator Rūta Briede
Free entry
5 Clifton Villas, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD8 7BY
July @ 09:30am
Reading KS2 assembly for 120 children
Horninglow Primary School Horninglow Road North, Burton-On-Trent DE13 0SW
Private school event
9 July @ 11am
Reading 60 x Year 2 children
Scientia Academy Mona Road, Burton Upon Trent DE13 0UF
Private School event
10 July @ 10:30am
Reading for children
Rykneld Primary, Main Street, Branston, Burton-On-Trent DE14 3EX
Private school event
10 July @ 1pm
Reading for children
Victoria Community School Victoria Road, Burton-On-Trent DE14 2LU
July @ 09:30am
Reading KS2 assembly for 120 children
Horninglow Primary School Horninglow Road North, Burton-On-Trent DE13 0SW
Private school event
9 July @ 11am
Reading 60 x Year 2 children
Scientia Academy Mona Road, Burton Upon Trent DE13 0UF
Private School event
10 July @ 10:30am
Reading for children
Rykneld Primary, Main Street, Branston, Burton-On-Trent DE14 3EX
Private school event
10 July @ 1pm
Reading for children
Victoria Community School Victoria Road, Burton-On-Trent DE14 2LU
Private school event
14 July @ 12pm
Reading and workshop
Participating Latvian illustrator Rūta Briede
Birmingham Children Library, Centenary Square, Broad St, Birmingham B1 2ND
22 July until 28 July
Summer School 2017
Participating Latvian writer Inga Ābele and translators Christopher Moseley, Ieva Lakute and Terēze Svilāne
British Centre for Literary Translation, School of Literature, Drama and Creative Writing, Norwich, UK
August
25 August @ 5 PM
The Edinburgh International Book Festival
Participating Latvian writer Kristīne Ulberga
Audacity and invention are at the core of Will Eaves's and Kristīne Ulberga’s work and this event reveals two writers taking the contemporary novel in new directions. Eaves’s latest, Murmur, takes its cue from the real-life chemical castration of Alan Turing. Ulberga’s The Green Crow has led to comparisons with Michel Houellebecq as she explores a woman battling for freedom from incarceration and hallucinations.
Writers Retreat, Edinburgh International Book Festival ,Charlotte Square in the centre of Scotland’s capital city, Edinburgh
September
8 September
Another Story Festival, Skopje, Macedonia
Participating Latvian writer Inga Žolude
11 September @7.45
The Festival of the Centennial Nations’ Capitals
Participating Latvian writer Inga Gaile
Grădina, Muzeului Național al Literaturii Române (Nicolae Crețulescu 8), Bucharest, Romania
12 September
Aulă Biblioteca Centrală Universitară „Carol I" (Calea Victoriei 88), Bucharest, Romania
October
9 - 13 October
The Americas poetry festival of New York 2018
Participating Latvian poet Inga Pizāne
10 - 14 October
Frankfurt Book Fair Hall 5.0, stand B79 (National stand of Latvia)
11 October 10am
Children's literature from Baltics
Participating Latvian publishing house "Liels un mazs" director Alīse Nīgale
Frankfurt Book Fair, Frankfurt Kids, Foyer 5.1/6.1
11 October 5pm
Iamintrovert Happy Hour at the Latvian stand B79
13 October @7.30 pm
The European Poetry Festival
Participating Latvian poet Krišjānis Zeļģis
Brand new collaborative performances from some of Europe's most exciting European poets, with works made especially for the night, celebrating the possibilities of contemporary avant-garde and literary poetry. This special Camarade, an interim event for the wider European Poetry Festival, will be a remarkable night of live poetry and experimentation that brings poets from 20 European nations together in London.
35-47 Bethnal Green Rd, E1 6LA, London
14 October @4pm
Durham Book Festival, The Art of Translation
Participating Latvian writer Pauls Bankovskis
Join a trio of international authors for a fascinating discussion. Pauls Bankovskis is an award-winning Latvian writer, whose work ranges from Latvian history to the realities of its recent Soviet past, and the possibilities for the future. His latest novel is 18.
Durham Town Hall (Burlison Gallery), Market Place, Durham DH1 3NJ, United Kingdom
15 October @7pm
Manchester Literature Festival
Participating Latvian writers Dace Rukšāne, Svens Kuzmins
The Book of Riga. An 800-year-old city with a century’s status as capital of an independent Latvia provides an interesting cultural history for its writers. The stories gathered in The Book of Riga, published by Manchester’s Comma Press, chronicle Riga’s growth and on-going transformation, and offer glimpses into the dark humour, rich history, contrasting perspectives, and love of the mythic, that sets the city’s artistic community apart.
International Anthony Burgess Foundation, The Engine House, Chorlton Mill, 3 Cambridge Street, Manchester, M1 5BY, United Kingdom
16 October
Burton-on-Trent Library and Newcastle under Lyme Library
Participating Latvian writer Ieva Flamingo
Poetry worshop and reading to children, private school events.
19 October @7pm
Halesworth Arts Festival, Suffolk Young Poets Parade
Participating Latvian writer Ieva Flamingo and translator Richard O`Brien
A prolific and prize-winning children’s poet, Ieva’s first UK publication The Noisy Classroom celebrates the highs and lows of childhood and the universal rituals, trials and triumphs of school life. Ieva is an engagingly mischievous performer, ably supported by her translator Richard O’Brien. This will be the first time that a poet in translation stars as the headline guest reader at the Suffolk Young Poets Parade.
The Cut Arts Centre, New Cut, Halesworth, IP19 8BY, United Kingdom
29 October–4 November
Poetry Translation Workshop in Riga
Participants: Lauris Veips (LV), Elvīra Bloma (LV), Raimonds Ķirķis (LV), Ausma Perons (LV), Tessa Berring (UK), Patrick James Errington (UK), Samuel Tongue (UK) and Roseanne Wat (UK). Moderator: Ryan Van Winkle.
The workshop is supported by the British Council UK.
Nice Place TELPA, Krišjāna Barona iela 21, Rīga, LV-1011
November
29 October–4 November
Poetry Translation Workshop in Riga
Participants: Lauris Veips (LV), Elvīra Bloma (LV), Raimonds Ķirķis (LV), Ausma Perons (LV), Tessa Berring (UK), Patrick James Errington (UK), Samuel Tongue (UK) and Roseanne Wat (UK). Moderator: Ryan Van Winkle.
The workshop is supported by the British Council UK.
Nice Place TELPA, Krišjāna Barona iela 21, Rīga, LV-1011
8 November 2pm-6pm
Conversations on Book Design and Publishing
Riga will be hosting its fourth conference on book design and publishing. This time the conference will focus on various tools book publishers, sellers, designers and artists use in their day-to-day work.
Nice Place, Kr.Barona street 21a, Rīga, LV - 1011
16–19 November
International Media Visit, Riga
Journalists from "Der Tagesspiegel" (Germany), "Buchhandel" (Switzerland), "Frankfurter Allgemeine" (Germany), and a freelance reporter writing for "Financial Times" and "The Economist" (UK), among others, will be visiting Riga to learn more about the contemporary Latvian literature and children's books, meet writers, illustrators and publishers, tour the city of Riga, etc. The visit is supported by the Latvian Institute.
23 November 11:50 am
“Contemporary Literature and Gender”, European Literature festival
Participating: Nora Ikstena
Europa House, 4-6-28 Minami-Azabu, Minato-ku, 106-0047 Tokyo
30 November 4 pm
"Latvia's best picture books in Berlin"
Participants: Alīse Nīgale
Never seen Liels un Mazs books from Latvia? You have this once chance of meeting publisher Alīse Nīgale and let her tell stories about her outstanding publishing house in Riga.
Mundo Azul, Choriner Str. 49, 10435, Berlin
30 November 5:30 pm
"Children's Literature from Latvia"
Participants: Inese Zandere, Ūna Laukmane
Readings, animated film from the series "Shammies" and creative workshop with the artist Ūna Laukmane.
OstPost, Choriner Str. 84, 10119, Berlin
December
7–10 December
Translators' Meetup
Riga is to host a meetup for literary translators translating into Lithuanian, Estonian, Finnish, German, English, Japanese, Hungarian, French, Croatian, Czech, Italian, and Armenian. The translators will be sharing their fresh insights about literature, the translation process, as well as meeting with the book industry representatives, authors and publishers.
7 December 7pm
Poetry for Preservation
Participating: Livonian poet and academic Valts Ernstreits
Consider how poetry can play a role in the preservation of language and culture at a reading and Q&A session with Livonian and Shetlandic poets.
Livonian is a Finnic language spoken by just over 20 people in Latvia and listed by UNESCO as critically endangered. Despite being much more widely known, and having a rich poetic tradition, Shetlandic language remains vulnerable.
This evening brings together Livonian poet and academic Valts Ernstreits, poet and translator Ryan Van Winkle, and Shetlandic poet Roseanne Watt in discussion and performance. The event is supported by Latvian Literature.
Scottish Poetry Library, 5 Crichton's Cl, Edinburgh EH8 8DT, Royaume-Uni
5 December 8pm
Poetry for Preservation
Participating: Livonian poet and academic Valts Ernstreits
Consider how poetry can play a role in the preservation of language and culture at a reading and Q&A session with Livonian and Scots poets.
Southbank Poetry Library, Level 5, Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, London SE1 8XX
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