Photographer: Lo Birgersson
Gothenburg UNESCO City of Literature
Gothenburg as a literary field
Gothenburg is developing as a city where we read to our children, energize artistic freedom and safeguard freedom of expression and meet in intercultural exchanges – with literature as a key to social sustainability. By joining forces and gaining international recognition, we are strengthening Gothenburg and West Sweden as a place where it is good to be–and to become–a reader and a writer.
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AIR Litteratur Västra Götaland announces literary residency grants
Are you working as a writer or literary translator? Are you looking for a peaceful work environment and new inspiration? Now you can apply for a one-month residency grant for November 2024, within the framework of AIR Litteratur Västra Götaland. You must apply before 23 April.
The mobile library spreads the joy of reading throughout Gothenburg
One is a deep green, the other a lovely blue with a marine theme. Wherever the two mobile libraries (or ”book buses”, as they’re called in Swedish) appear in the different districts of Gothenburg, they draw attention. They’re met with expectation and joy by both children and adults.
AIR Literature recipients from several UNESCO citites of literature
AIR Literature Västra Götaland is a residency programme for writers and translators from all over the world. The purpose is to create time and space for artistic development by offering residencies at several locations throughout the Västra Götaland County.