Connected with Books (CWB)

Programme Creative Europe (2021–2027) - CULTURE
Project field
- Books and Reading / Literary Translation
Sub-programme Culture
Year 2023
Tender

Circulation of European literary works 2023 CREA-CULT-2023-LIT
EU Grant 299.713 EUR
EU Grant for SI 174.974 EUR (KUD Sodobnost International)
15.377 EUR (The Slovenian Association of Literary Translators (DSKP))
Duration January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2026 Ongoing

Connected with Books features thirty outstanding literary works from various parts of Europe, primarily from lesser-used languages, which will be published in Slovenian, Polish, Estonian, North Macedonian, Croatian, Greek, and Italian markets. The selected works range from picture books for young readers to YA books and adult novels. The project highlights include well-known European authors, award-winning picture books and works for children, and small literary gems that might not otherwise easily reach the mentioned markets.

Seven publishers from different countries have joined forces in this project to raise the profile of authors from 13 European countries. To increase the visibility of authors from smaller languages such as Slovenian, North Macedonian, Estonian and others, both in Europe and internationally, publishers’ meetings will be organized, non-European publisher will be given residency opportunities, and the focus will be on selling rights and attending international book fairs. To enhance the profile of translators, the Slovenian Association of Literary Translators will host a one-week seminar for foreign translators who wish to translate from Slovenian into other languages.

The project also includes a strategy to reach a larger audience and raise awareness of the diversity of European culture among readers. With the “Reading Train” activity, the goal is to attract more online readers and subscribers to book boxes and expand the audience. Authors (14 author tours) and translators (8 special evenings) will play an important role in events, introducing their works to a wider audience. Within 36 months, the combined efforts of 7 publishing teams, one translators’ association, 23 authors, 22 illustrators, 16 translators, 9 editors, 7 designers, 25 project team members, 10 distributors, and 11 foreign editors who will participate in networking, will contribute to the successful completion of the project. A total of 123 professionals are involved. [Source: FTOP.]

LIST OF TRANSLATED WORKS:

Aino Havukainen, Sami Toivonen: Tatu ja Patu, kauhea Hirviö-hirviö ja muita outoja juttuja. Translation from Finish to Slovenian: Julija Potrč Šavli

Sinikka Nopola, Tiina Nopola: Heinähattu, Vilttitossu ja Littoisten riiviö. Translation from Finish to Slovenian: Julija Potrč Šavli.

Amanda Chanfreau, Sofia Chanfreau: Giraffens hjärta är ovanligt stort. Translation from Swedish to Slovenian: Alexandra Natalie Zaleznik.

Benas Bėrantas: Pirmokykla. Translation from Lithuanian to Slovenian: Klemen Pisk.

Albert Wendt: Betti Kettenhemd. Translation from German to Slovenian: Alexandra Natalie Zaleznik.

Rik Peters: Hotel Habbekrats. Translation from Dutch to Slovenian: Stana Anželj.

Timo Parvela: Maukka ja Väykkä. Translation from Finish to Slovenian: Julija Potrč Šavli.

Bart Moeyaert: Morris. Translation from Dutch to Slovenian: Mateja Seliškar Kenda.

Meritxell Martí, Xavier Salomó: Bajo las olas. Translation from Catalan to Slovenian: Veronika Rot.

Bettina Balàka: Dicke Biber. Translation from German to Slovenian: Tanja Petrič.

Susanna Isern: Malvarina: Quiero ser bruja. Translation from Spanish to Slovenian: Veronika Rot.

Eva Papoušková, Galina Miklínová: Vombat Jirka. Translation from Czech to Slovenian: Klemen Pisk.

Natalia Ginzburg: È stato cosí. Translation from Italian to Slovenian: Vasja Bratina.

Anders Totland: Til jord skal du bli. Translation from Norvegian to Slovenian: Marija Zlatnar Moe.

Linn Skåber: Til oss fra de eldste. Translation from Norvegian to Slovenian: Marija Zlatnar Moe.

Piret Raud: Härra Linnu lugu. Translation from Estonian to Slovenian: Julija Potrč Šavli

Katerina Sad: Idea for A Million. Translation from Ukranian to Slovenian: Janja Vollmaier Lubej.

Majda Koren: Kapo in Bundo. Translation from Italian to Slovenian: Martina Clerici.

Majda Koren: Skuhaj mi pravljico. Translation from Italian to Slovenian: Martina Clerici.

Majda Koren: Na koncu Rimske ceste. Translation from Slovenian to Italian: Martina Clerici.

Majda Koren: Na koncu Rimske ceste. Translation from Slovenian to Polish: Marta Cmiel – Bażant.

Jana Bauer: Kako objeti ježa. Translation from Slovenian to Estonian: Rauno Alliksaar.

Peter Svetina: Modri Portugalec. Translation from Slovenian to Estonian: Rauno Alliksaar.

Evald Flisar: Poglej skozi okno. Translation from Slovenian to Greek: Lara Unuk.

Evald Flisar: Alica v nori deželi. Translation from Slovenian to Greek: Lara Unuk.

Andreja Peklar: Tisoč ptic. Translation from Slovenian to Greek: Lara Unuk.

Evald Flisar: Čarovnikov vajenec. Translation from Slovenian to Macedonian: Dragana Evtimova.

Lela B. Njatin: Smer srca. Translation for Macedonian to Slovenian: Dragana Evtimova

Evald Flisar: Opazovalec. Translated from Slovenian to Croatian: Krešimir Krnic

Majda Koren: Na koncu Rimske ceste. Translated from Slovenian to Croatian: Krešimir Krnic

KUD Sodobnost International

(Leader) Ljubljana

All projects of Slovenian producer

The Slovenian Association of Literary Translators (DSKP)

(Partner) Ljubljana

All projects of Slovenian producer

Connecting the Worlds (CW)

Foreign producers in the supported project

Loth-Ignaciuk Agata Zuzana (partner)

Poland (EU)
Sinnos Editrice (partner)

Italy (EU)
Publishing House PROZART Skopje (partner)

Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
IBIS grafika (partner)

Croatia (EU)
Vakxikon (partner)

Greece (EU)
OU PAIKE JA PILV (partner)

Estonia (EU)

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LIVEUROPE – 2017–2021 (4. year)

LIVEUROPE – 2017–2021 (3. year)

LIVEUROPE – 2017–2021 (2. year)

Soft Control

Future Architecture Platform – 2017–2021 (4. year)

Future Architecture Platform – 2017–2021 (3. year)

Future Architecture Platform – 2017–2021 (2. year)

Future Architecture Platform / FuturA – 2015–2017 (2. year)

Aerowaves – 2017–2021 (4. year)

Aerowaves – 2017–2021 (3. year)

Aerowaves – 2017–2021 (2. year)

Aerowaves – 2014–2017 (3. year)

Aerowaves – 2014–2017 (2. year)

Story Time – Connecting People with the Power of Art

European film screening in 2024

European film screening in 2023

European film screening in 2022

European film screening in 2021

European film screening in 2020

European film screening in 2019

European film screening in 2018

European film screening in 2017

European film screening in 2016

European film screening in 2015

European film screening in 2014

European film screening in 2013

The Film Corner Clubs 2026-2028. From virtual to real (TFCClubs)

Here I am! (HIA)

EUthentic Detectives – Fostering Media literacy of people who face cognitive challenges, their caregivers and young volunteers

CEE Animation Workshop (CEE AW) – 2026

Film in Hospital 3.0 - a pan-European Film Initiative for Young Audiences in Healthcare Structures

THE FIRST DOG (TFD)

36. and 37. Ljubljana International Film Festival (LIFFe)

The 22nd and 23rd Kino Otok - Isola Cinema International Film Festival in Years 2026 and 2027

The 12th and 13th edition of FeKK - Ljubljana Short Film Festival

Animateka International Animated Film Festival (AIAFF)

Young Stories from the Old Continent (YSOC)

Bookmark – Marking Europe's Best Narratives

No Person Is An Island (NPII)

Immersive European Cultural Heritage Outreach (Immersive ECHO)

European Media Art Platform Extended (EMAP Extended)

EHIN - European Hybrid Intelligence Network

W.Write – Women, Writing, Rights, and Rites: reimagining the ecosystem of Literary Arts

RE-MIND: A Mindfulness-Based Capacity-Building Model for Digital Wellbeing and Intergenerational Audience Engagement in Museums

New Steps: EU’s first steps towards career transition support for dancers

Brave Creative Producers (BCP)

stART point - a platform where performing arts and young people get connected (stART.)

Heritage Understanding & Participation Hackathon: Co-creating Cultural Heritage Experiences with and for youth (Hup Hackathon)

Artificial Intelligence for Artistic Futures and Creative Talents (ARTIFACT)

CULTIVATOR

Architecture With an Approach to Regeneration and Empowerment (AWARE)

Upsala – SUITCASES

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Building, Revising, Including - Diaspora and Gender Equality (BRIDGE)

Studio Virc – Mini Slate 2025: Izzvenelo bo, Dolasilla, princesa usode, Tujek, Pobeglo srce

NOSOROGI – Mini Slate 2025: Three Waters Meet, The Healers, Liar, Thief, Flea-Eater

Mono O – Mini Slate 2025: The Happiest Day, The Last Roast, After Sunday

Cvinger – Mini Slate 2024: Before the Eyes Turn Black, Reckoning by the Sea, Project North

Venice Eastern Gate

Innovation through media collaboration: Digital assets exchange platform (MEDEXCHANGE24)

Animation HUB (A-HUB)

Word: Enhancing European Graphic Novel Perception, Circulation and Market Development

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Hiking Heritage Trails (INHERIT)

Sensory Artistic Experiences for the Blind (Multisensory Art)

PASS – Pass the Street (Art), Shake the Hand

Slow Performing Arts Festivals for Improved Wellbeing, Mental Health and Social Inclusion (Festival SPA)

Staragara – Slate 2024 (The Colour of the Doubt, Black Swan, Removal, We would have told each other everything, Kozmonavti)

PAGE: Project for Advancing coGnitivE accessibility in publishing

NEB COOLTOURS: Transforming Tourism Through Cultural Innovation and Environmental Stewardship in Alpe-Adria

Bridges

Transition to 8: European societies in flux

ENACT – Easy-to-understand News for Collaborative Transformation

THRIVE – Talent Harvest: Rural Intangible Heritage and Value Empowerment

CAFE: Redefining Historic Cafés as European Cultural Heritage

ArtElevate – Fostering Inclusive Cultural Expression in Europe

CARE – Culture for Mental Health

Glassmaking Between Tradition and Innovation (GTMI)