Apr 01, 2026
Latvian Literature
The World of
The World of
Latvian Letters
Latvians are a nation of introverts. Our literature is our safe space - a quiet, profound world of prose and poetry where every word carries the weight of a northern forest under a winter sky.
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Upcoming Events
19
Mar
United Kingdom - London Book Fair
Pasākuma apraksts!
16
Apr
Finland, Helsinki - G.Muzikante workshop
Latvian ilustrator participating: Gundega Muzikante A workshop for children at the Pasila Multilingual Library is the first event of the anniversa…
OPPORTUNITIES
Grants for
Grants for
Translation
We offer financial support for foreign publishers to translate and publish Latvian literature abroad. Our grants cover up to 100% of translation costs and 50% of production costs.
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Translations
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Nora Ikstena
Prose
Jānis Joņevs
Contemporary Fiction
Inese Zandere
Poetry
Vizma Belševica
Classic Literature
I Am Introvert.
Latvians might be quiet, but our books speak volumes. Discover the unique campaign that put Latvian literature on the global map, celebrating the calm power of the unspoken word.
