Literary Eastern Express <\/strong><\/h2>\naims to promote contemporary Ukrainian literature in Poland and to strengthen the presence of Eastern European culture within the international literary circulation. As part of LEE, 16 books by Ukrainian authors – representing diverse genres, generations, and aesthetics – will be translated and published.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe main idea behind the \u201cLiterary Eastern Express\u201d project is to build lasting intercultural bridges through literature. We aim to introduce Polish readers to writers who have so far been absent or underrepresented in the local publishing market. Our goal is to showcase the richness of contemporary Ukrainian culture and to incorporate it into the broader European debate on identity, history, and current social challenges.<\/p>\n
An important element of the project is also to provide Ukrainian refugees with access to contemporary literature and to actively promote it within these communities. Another key aspect is highlighting the role of the translator as a vital \u201csecond author,\u201d in line with literary theory.<\/p>\n
The detailed objectives of the project include:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- Promoting multiculturalism and the richness of Ukrainian culture through the translation and publication of books by Ukrainian authors.<\/li>\n
- Disseminating knowledge about Ukrainian spiritual culture, literature, and art as an important component for Polish society and the EU.<\/li>\n
- Encouraging reading and exploration of Eastern European literature, culture, and art through publications in both traditional (printed books) and modern formats (e-books and audiobooks).<\/li>\n
- Providing wider access in Poland to high-quality literary works by Ukrainian authors.<\/li>\n
- Building intercultural bridges and promoting intercultural dialogue by presenting Ukrainian literature not previously published in Poland.<\/li>\n
- Raising public awareness of the cultural, literary, and artistic situation in Eastern Europe through active promotion of Ukrainian works and authors.<\/li>\n
- Supporting Ukrainian authors by promoting their work internationally.<\/li>\n
- Inspiring reflection on contemporary realities and social challenges in Eastern Europe through literature.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Within the \u201cLiterary Eastern Express\u201d project, prose, poetry, children\u2019s and young adult literature, as well as comics are published. Poetry is issued in a bilingual format\u2014Polish and Ukrainian\u2014allowing readers to engage with the original language while also benefiting from translation. Some titles are also available in digital formats as e-books, and selected works additionally as audiobooks.<\/p>\n
Books published as part of the project are distributed through bookstores and libraries, and promoted at book fairs in Poland and abroad. They are accompanied by author events featuring writers and translators, as well as coverage in both industry-specific and national media. These activities aim to strengthen the international circulation of Ukrainian literature and increase its visibility in the public sphere.<\/p>\n
The project is co-funded by the European Union under the \u201cCreative Europe\u201d programme.<\/p>\n
Grant amount:<\/strong> EUR 155,345
Total project budget:<\/strong> EUR 258,909
Project duration:<\/strong> October 1, 2023 \u2013 September 30, 2026<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n
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Books translated and published so far within the Literary Eastern Express project:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- \u201eCzapeczka i wieloryb<\/a><\/strong>\u201d \u2013 Kateryna Babkina, trans. Bohdan Zadura (print edition)<\/li>\n
- \u201eChark\u00f3w 1938<\/a><\/strong>\u201d \u2013 O\u0142eksandr Irwane\u0107, trans. Andrii Savenets (print and e-book)<\/li>\n
- \u201eZawarto\u015b\u0107 m\u0119skiej kieszeni<\/a><\/strong>\u201d \u2013 O\u0142eh Kocarew, trans. Aneta Kami\u0144ska (bilingual print edition)<\/li>\n
- \u201eKr\u00f3tka historia ukrai\u0144skiego feminizmu<\/a><\/strong>\u201d – Myko\u0142a Jabczenko, Iwan Kypibida, Julija Wus, trans. Andrii Savenets (print edition)<\/li>\n
- \u201ez mi\u0119ty<\/a><\/strong>\u201d – Borys Fi\u0142onenko, Anton Reznik, Dany\u0142 Sztanhejew, t\u0142um. Aleksandra Zi\u0144czuk (wydanie drukowane).<\/li>\n
- \u201eTom & Tom<\/a><\/strong>\u201d \u2013 Wasyl S\u0142apczuk, trans. Halina Surowiec (print and e-book).<\/li>\n
- \u201eJak zosta\u0142am \u015bwi\u0119t\u0105<\/a><\/strong>\u201d \u2013 Tania Malarczuk, trans. Anna \u0141azar (print and e-book)<\/li>\n
- \u201eTa Maya, co filmy kr\u0119ci\u0142a<\/a><\/strong>\u201d – Oksana \u0141uszczewska, trans. Wira Romanyszyn (print and audiobook).<\/li>\n
- \u201eKotek, Kogutek, Szafka<\/a><\/strong>\u201d \u2013 O\u0142eksandr Myched, trans. Andrij Sawene\u0107 (print and audiobook).<\/li>\n
- \u201eGwiazdozbi\u00f3r Kury<\/a><\/strong>\u201d \u2013 Sofija Andruchowycz, trans. Andrij Sawene\u0107 (print and audiobook).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
To be published in 2026:<\/h2>\n\n- \u201eK\u0142awka\u201d \u2013 Maryna Hrymycz, trans. Halina Surowiec (print and e-book).<\/li>\n
- \u201eKlatka dla wilgi\u201d \u2013 Wo\u0142odymyr Dany\u0142enko, trans. Andrij Sawene\u0107 (print and e-book).<\/li>\n
- \u201eMam na imi\u0119 Warwara\u201d \u2013 Dzwinka Matijasz, trans. Andrij Sawene\u0107 (print and e-book).<\/li>\n
- \u201eSerce Apaczy\u201d \u2013 Iwan Semesiuk, trans. Aleksandra Zi\u0144czuk (bilingual print edition)<\/li>\n
- \u201eMiejsce sta\u0142ego zamieszkania\u201d \u2013 Serhij \u017badan, trans. Aleksandra Zi\u0144czuk (bilingual print edition)<\/li>\n
- \u201eBestiariusz\u201d \u2013 Tania Malarczuk, trans. Marta Oduli\u0144ska (print and e-book).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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The main idea behind the \u201cLiterary Eastern Express\u201d project is to build lasting intercultural bridges through literature. We aim to introduce Polish readers to writers who have so far been absent or underrepresented in the local publishing market. Our goal is to showcase the richness of contemporary Ukrainian culture and to incorporate it into the broader European debate on identity, history, and current social challenges.<\/p>\n
An important element of the project is also to provide Ukrainian refugees with access to contemporary literature and to actively promote it within these communities. Another key aspect is highlighting the role of the translator as a vital \u201csecond author,\u201d in line with literary theory.<\/p>\n
The detailed objectives of the project include:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- Promoting multiculturalism and the richness of Ukrainian culture through the translation and publication of books by Ukrainian authors.<\/li>\n
- Disseminating knowledge about Ukrainian spiritual culture, literature, and art as an important component for Polish society and the EU.<\/li>\n
- Encouraging reading and exploration of Eastern European literature, culture, and art through publications in both traditional (printed books) and modern formats (e-books and audiobooks).<\/li>\n
- Providing wider access in Poland to high-quality literary works by Ukrainian authors.<\/li>\n
- Building intercultural bridges and promoting intercultural dialogue by presenting Ukrainian literature not previously published in Poland.<\/li>\n
- Raising public awareness of the cultural, literary, and artistic situation in Eastern Europe through active promotion of Ukrainian works and authors.<\/li>\n
- Supporting Ukrainian authors by promoting their work internationally.<\/li>\n
- Inspiring reflection on contemporary realities and social challenges in Eastern Europe through literature.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Within the \u201cLiterary Eastern Express\u201d project, prose, poetry, children\u2019s and young adult literature, as well as comics are published. Poetry is issued in a bilingual format\u2014Polish and Ukrainian\u2014allowing readers to engage with the original language while also benefiting from translation. Some titles are also available in digital formats as e-books, and selected works additionally as audiobooks.<\/p>\n
Books published as part of the project are distributed through bookstores and libraries, and promoted at book fairs in Poland and abroad. They are accompanied by author events featuring writers and translators, as well as coverage in both industry-specific and national media. These activities aim to strengthen the international circulation of Ukrainian literature and increase its visibility in the public sphere.<\/p>\n
The project is co-funded by the European Union under the \u201cCreative Europe\u201d programme.<\/p>\n
Grant amount:<\/strong> EUR 155,345
Total project budget:<\/strong> EUR 258,909
Project duration:<\/strong> October 1, 2023 \u2013 September 30, 2026<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n
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Books translated and published so far within the Literary Eastern Express project:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- \u201eCzapeczka i wieloryb<\/a><\/strong>\u201d \u2013 Kateryna Babkina, trans. Bohdan Zadura (print edition)<\/li>\n
- \u201eChark\u00f3w 1938<\/a><\/strong>\u201d \u2013 O\u0142eksandr Irwane\u0107, trans. Andrii Savenets (print and e-book)<\/li>\n
- \u201eZawarto\u015b\u0107 m\u0119skiej kieszeni<\/a><\/strong>\u201d \u2013 O\u0142eh Kocarew, trans. Aneta Kami\u0144ska (bilingual print edition)<\/li>\n
- \u201eKr\u00f3tka historia ukrai\u0144skiego feminizmu<\/a><\/strong>\u201d – Myko\u0142a Jabczenko, Iwan Kypibida, Julija Wus, trans. Andrii Savenets (print edition)<\/li>\n
- \u201ez mi\u0119ty<\/a><\/strong>\u201d – Borys Fi\u0142onenko, Anton Reznik, Dany\u0142 Sztanhejew, t\u0142um. Aleksandra Zi\u0144czuk (wydanie drukowane).<\/li>\n
- \u201eTom & Tom<\/a><\/strong>\u201d \u2013 Wasyl S\u0142apczuk, trans. Halina Surowiec (print and e-book).<\/li>\n
- \u201eJak zosta\u0142am \u015bwi\u0119t\u0105<\/a><\/strong>\u201d \u2013 Tania Malarczuk, trans. Anna \u0141azar (print and e-book)<\/li>\n
- \u201eTa Maya, co filmy kr\u0119ci\u0142a<\/a><\/strong>\u201d – Oksana \u0141uszczewska, trans. Wira Romanyszyn (print and audiobook).<\/li>\n
- \u201eKotek, Kogutek, Szafka<\/a><\/strong>\u201d \u2013 O\u0142eksandr Myched, trans. Andrij Sawene\u0107 (print and audiobook).<\/li>\n
- \u201eGwiazdozbi\u00f3r Kury<\/a><\/strong>\u201d \u2013 Sofija Andruchowycz, trans. Andrij Sawene\u0107 (print and audiobook).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
To be published in 2026:<\/h2>\n\n- \u201eK\u0142awka\u201d \u2013 Maryna Hrymycz, trans. Halina Surowiec (print and e-book).<\/li>\n
- \u201eKlatka dla wilgi\u201d \u2013 Wo\u0142odymyr Dany\u0142enko, trans. Andrij Sawene\u0107 (print and e-book).<\/li>\n
- \u201eMam na imi\u0119 Warwara\u201d \u2013 Dzwinka Matijasz, trans. Andrij Sawene\u0107 (print and e-book).<\/li>\n
- \u201eSerce Apaczy\u201d \u2013 Iwan Semesiuk, trans. Aleksandra Zi\u0144czuk (bilingual print edition)<\/li>\n
- \u201eMiejsce sta\u0142ego zamieszkania\u201d \u2013 Serhij \u017badan, trans. Aleksandra Zi\u0144czuk (bilingual print edition)<\/li>\n
- \u201eBestiariusz\u201d \u2013 Tania Malarczuk, trans. Marta Oduli\u0144ska (print and e-book).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Contact<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t
Within the \u201cLiterary Eastern Express\u201d project, prose, poetry, children\u2019s and young adult literature, as well as comics are published. Poetry is issued in a bilingual format\u2014Polish and Ukrainian\u2014allowing readers to engage with the original language while also benefiting from translation. Some titles are also available in digital formats as e-books, and selected works additionally as audiobooks.<\/p>\n
Books published as part of the project are distributed through bookstores and libraries, and promoted at book fairs in Poland and abroad. They are accompanied by author events featuring writers and translators, as well as coverage in both industry-specific and national media. These activities aim to strengthen the international circulation of Ukrainian literature and increase its visibility in the public sphere.<\/p>\n
The project is co-funded by the European Union under the \u201cCreative Europe\u201d programme.<\/p>\n
Grant amount:<\/strong> EUR 155,345 \n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n <\/p>\n
Total project budget:<\/strong> EUR 258,909
Project duration:<\/strong> October 1, 2023 \u2013 September 30, 2026<\/p>\n<\/p>\nBooks translated and published so far within the Literary Eastern Express project:<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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To be published in 2026:<\/h2>\n
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