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 Literature Västra Götaland Announces Residency Scholarships
Are you a professional writer or translator? Do you need a dedicated space to work? Are you looking for a peaceful environment and inspiration? All residency scholarships take place in November 2025. Apply by April 23.
International Authors Visit Läsning utan gränser
The ALMA* laureate Baek Heena from Seoul and Laura Santullo from Montevideo visited Gothenburg to meet school pupils, teachers, and the general public as part of Läsning utan gränser (“Reading Without Borders”), a reading promotion project organised by Författarcentrum Väst.
Shana, a reading ambassador that inspires children to read
During the spring Shana Sulaiman has been one of four reading ambassadors at Läsklubben, the Reading Club in Biskopsgården. Her job is to be a role model for younger children – something which requires both patience and imagination.