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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

Publicerad 14 april 2025
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

Publicerad 18 december 2024
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

Publicerad 3 december 2024
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.
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