The fourth Ljubljana Fellowship, hosted by KUD Sodobnost International, will take place in October 2025. The program is supported by EACEA and the Slovenian Book Agency.
This edition of the fellowship will focus exclusively on children’s literature and is open to editors. It aims to foster new connections among EU publishers interested in translating books from smaller languages. The program will run from October 21 to 23, 2025. Fellows are expected to attend all three days, arriving on October 20 and departing on October 23 or 24, depending on flight availability. Participants will be selected based on their alignment with the fellowship’s goals and a proven track record in the field.
Applications are open until July 10, 2025.
KEY FACTS
- Programme for Publishers of Children’s Literature
- In Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Travel dates: 20 – 23/24 October 2025
WHAT IS COVERED?
- 3 nights of accommodation. If there is no flight connection on the afternoon of the 23th, we will cover 4 nights of accommodation.
- Travel, up to 350€.
- Some meals will be provided during the programme.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
- Day 1: Presentation of fellows and partners of the project Connected with books.
- Day 2: B2B meetings and meetings with representatives of Slovenian publishing houses.
- Day 3: Meetings with authors and a surprise activity.
IS THIS FELLOWSHIP SUITABLE FOR YOU?
We are seeking experienced publishers of children’s and YA literature with a proven track record of translating from various languages. The programme is designed for publishers who are interested in acquiring and selling rights. Its aim is to foster connections between publishers from countries to which books travel less often.