Oct 31, 2017

The “Latvian Literature” platform, in collaboration with actress and designer Madara Botmane, has created a line of #iamintrovert T-shirts with literary quotes from ten Latvian authors in English. The unique collection was designed as part of

The “Latvian Literature” platform, in collaboration with actress and designer Madara Botmane, has created a line of #iamintrovert T-shirts with literary quotes ...

Oct 31, 2017

On 28th November, “Latvian Literature” team were joined by writer Nora Ikstena at the Three Chefs Resturant “Tam labam būs augt” in launching the latest #iamintrovert campaign – the Introverted Lunch.  The “Latvian

On 28th November, “Latvian Literature” team were joined by writer Nora Ikstena at the Three Chefs Resturant “Tam labam būs augt” in launching the latest #iamint...

Sep 30, 2017

Several English translations of Latvian fiction are about to be published, and Latvian writers Nora Ikstena, Pauls Bankovskis, Daina Tabūna and poets from the Orbita group will therefore be visiting some of Britain’s biggest literary festivals this

Several English translations of Latvian fiction are about to be published, and Latvian writers Nora Ikstena, Pauls Bankovskis, Daina Tabūna and poets from the O...

Sep 30, 2017

From 11th to 15th October, the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia, together with the Latvian Literature platform and Latvian Publishers' Association (LPA) is supporting and organizing Latvia's participation in the international Frankfurt

From 11th to 15th October, the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia, together with the Latvian Literature platform and Latvian Publishers' Association (L...

Sep 30, 2017

We are truly excited every time Latvian literature is published abroad. This time around,

We are truly excited every time Latvian literature is published abroad. This time around, we celebrate the latest translations published in children's and young...

Sep 30, 2017

 OPEN CALL

The Latvian Writers’ Union is announcing an OPEN CALL for applications for ONLY ENGLISH PUBLISHERS offering an opportunity to receive a grant for publishing and...

Aug 31, 2017

28th-29th September, Riga was hosting a seminar for literary translators living abroad and interested in translating original Latvian fiction into Estonian, Lithuanian, Finnish, German, French, Italian and Czech languages.

28th-29th September, Riga was hosting a seminar for literary translators living abroad and interested in translating original Latvian fiction into Estonian, Lit...

Jul 31, 2017

Writer and journalist Osvalds Zebris just received the European Union Prize for Literature for his third novel “Gaiļu kalna ēnā” (“In the Shadow of Rooster Hill”) published in 2014 by “Dienas Grāmata” as part of the &ld

Writer and journalist Osvalds Zebris just received the European Union Prize for Literature for his third novel “Gaiļu kalna ēnā” (“In the Shadow of Rooster Hill...

Jun 30, 2017

for publishing and promoting Latvian literature abroad both in English and non-English speaking countries.

The Latvian Writers’ Union is announcing an OPEN CALL for applications for foreign publishers offering an opportunity to receive a grant for publishing and prom...

Jun 30, 2017

Attention!

In 2018, Latvia will celebrate a hundred years since it became an independent state. With festivities at home and all around the world, Latvia100 presents the b...