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Leipzig Book Prize for Belarusian author Bacharevich
The Leipzig Book Prize for European Understanding has been awarded for 30 years. In 2025, it will go to a Belarusian writer.
Antiquaria Prize for Berlin designer Günther Karl Bose
Every year, two trade fairs in the Stuttgart region focus on the artistic value of books, prints and maps. There is also a coveted prize.
Writer Martina Hefter receives Grand Prize of the German Literature Fund
She recently received the German Book Prize for her novel "Hey guten Morgen, wie geht es dir?". Now the author Martina Hefter has been honored with another prestigious award.
Dresden Poetry Prize 2024 awarded to Borkovec and Leß
If you want to win the City of Dresden Poetry Prize, you have to write in German or Czech and be at home in Europe. The prize has now been awarded for the 15th time.
Leipzig Book Fair Prize 2025: 506 works submitted
The Leipzig Book Fair Prize will be awarded for the 21st time next year. Around 500 new publications are in the competition this time.
Major Berlin Publishing Prize goes to Voland & Quist
The Berlin Publishing Prize honors the achievements of small, independent publishers. Three have now been honored.
Writer Clemens Meyer scolds book prize jury
The author leaves the ceremony angry because his work has not won. In an interview, Meyer reveals that he is done with the German Book Prize. What is behind the frustration?
Literary Autumn in Leipzig with top-class authors
The Literary Autumn Festival brings authors from Germany and abroad to Leipzig. Several contributors come with prizes in their luggage.
German Publishing Award 2024: Akono, Mixtvision and parasitenpresse receive awards
More than 80 independent publishers receive awards for their work. The total prize money amounts to 1.6 million euros. This is the first time that a publishing house has received special recognition for sustainability.
Martina Hefter wins German Book Prize
The German Book Prize 2024 goes to author Martina Hefter for her novel "Hey guten Morgen, wie geht es dir?". This was announced by the German Publishers and Booksellers Association in Frankfurt.Copyright 2024, dpa (www.dpa.de). All rights reserved
Saxony with a diverse program at the Frankfurt Book Fair
Saxony sees itself as a reading state and therefore also wants to score points at the book fair in Frankfurt - especially with children's books.
Book Prize nominee: Martina Hefter's new novel
"Hey guten Morgen, wie geht es dir?" is one of the six books on the shortlist for the German Book Prize. In it, Martina Hefter tells the story of an artist who chats with love scammers.
Small bookshops recognized as places of culture
They are doing their bit for books as a cultural asset: small and sophisticated bookshops have received an award from the German government.
"Moritz in the advertising pillar" - Christa Kożik is honored
Christa Kożik's children's book "Moritz in der Litfaßsäule" was filmed by DEFA in 1983 - and was a box-office hit in the GDR. The author is now being honored.
Monika Maron: AfD dilemma could have been avoided
Writer Monika Maron laments mistakes in dealing with the AfD in the early years. According to her, the political development also has consequences for her writing.
Foundation supports 327 art and cultural projects
The Small Projects Fund has been supporting cultural events in rural areas for several years. However, demand far exceeds the budget.
Clemens Meyer put welcome money into Karl May books
The writer Clemens Meyer read all of Karl May's adventure books as a boy. They were even worth almost all of his welcome money after the fall of the Berlin Wall.
The bunny school in Erzgebirge dialect delights young and old alike
The book "The Bunny School" was published 100 years ago and has since sold more than 2.5 million copies. Its roots lie in Saxony. Now the story is told in Erzgebirge dialect.
Moritzburg Festival 2024: music, nature and friendship in a unique atmosphere
The Moritzburg Festival at the baroque castle of the same name not far from Dresden is one of Europe's top addresses for chamber music. It not only attracts musicians to the idyllic pond landscape in summer.
Public libraries in Saxony to become important centers of their communities
Public libraries in Saxony preserve and lend books and other media. They are also places for reading, meeting and discussion - and now there are further goals.
Youth book "Hinter den Sternen ganz nah" wins the 2024 Readers' Prize
During the summer vacations, special books for children and young people are always on offer in Saxony's libraries. They can be borrowed free of charge after registering - and readers can vote for the best title.
Historian emphasizes positive aspects of the East-West debate
Three new state parliaments will be elected in East Germany in a few weeks' time. The authors' association Pen Berlin takes this as an opportunity to discuss the mood in the country.
You're still allowed to say that - discussions about freedom of expression in East Germany
Freedom of expression is not only a concern ahead of the state elections in the east. An alarming number of people see bans on speech and thought. A series of talks with star authors and cultural celebrities aims to help.
City of Leipzig supports 25 artists with scholarships
Leipzig has a reputation as a city of art and culture. It is now supporting 25 artists with a new scholarship program.
Ulrike Draesner receives literature prize from the Konrad Adenauer Foundation
Ulrike Draesner receives the Konrad Adenauer Foundation Literature Prize for her extensive work as an author. The award-winner reflects political and social discourse in a captivating way.
Anja Reumschüssel receives the "Buxtehuder Bulle" youth literature prize
The author Anja Reumschüssel is awarded the "Buxtehuder Bulle" youth literature prize for her book "Über den Dächern von Jerusalem".
Competition launched to extend the National Library
The fifth extension to the German National Library in Leipzig is getting closer. As part of an architectural competition, 20 pre-selected participants from all over Europe have been invited to submit their designs and models for a fifth extension. This was announced by the director of Germany's larg ..
Author Jenny Erpenbeck and translator Michael Hofmann share their criticism of capitalism
Author Jenny Erpenbeck and translator Michael Hofmann share similarities in their attitude to life and their criticism of capitalism in an interview. Erpenbeck recently won the International Booker Prize for her novel "Kairos".
"Reading scouts" in action at schools for another two years
So-called reading scouts are to encourage reading at schools in Saxony for a further two years. The Reading Foundation's project will be funded with 50,000 euros until the end of 2025, the Ministry of Culture announced in Dresden on Tuesday. Since 2006, around 1,000 "reading scouts" have been trying ..
More visitors to municipal libraries
The municipal libraries also had to cope with declines due to coronavirus. Now more people are coming back and borrowing books.
Leipzig Book Fair attracts more visitors
This year's Leipzig Book Fair attracted a record 283,000 visitors who came to marvel at the industry's latest innovations.
Moderators bring the natural sciences and humanities together
The presenters Mai Thi Nguyen-Kim and Marie Meimberg bring together the natural sciences and humanities in order to better understand scientific findings and their effects and to give children emotional access to difficult topics.
Paul Maar: "Thoughts come more slowly than before"
Children's book author Paul Maar became famous back in the seventies with his stories about Sams. Nowadays, writing is no longer quite so easy for him, says the 86-year-old.
Last chance: Leipzig Book Fair attracts book lovers
The Leipzig Book Fair ends on Sunday - a review of the successful event with numerous exhibitors and visitors.
Actress Riemann in search of English publisher
Actress Katja Riemann is looking for an English publisher so that her book can be translated. This is how she wants to spread her stories about refugees.
Sky du Mont looks forward to almond croissants and soccer
The actor and author Sky du Mont can take a lot of positives from small moments. "To say that everything is rosy would be nonsense," said the 76-year-old on Friday during the Leipzig Book Fair. "But I'm looking forward to things."At the presentation of his latest book "Ich freu mich schon auf morgen ..
Interruption of the speeches by the Federal President and Federal Chancellor in Leipzig
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators interrupt speeches by Federal President Steinmeier and Federal Chancellor Scholz in Leipzig.
Federal President Steinmeier calls for willingness to engage in dialogue in a diverse society
Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier warns against compartmentalization and remaining in one's own position and emphasizes the need for openness and trust in society.
Book Fair "fully accessible" despite warning strike
The Leipzig Book Fair has been open to visitors since Thursday morning. Will they still be able to flock to the halls on Friday despite the announced warning strike?
Leipzig Book Fair condemns disruption of Chancellor Scholz's opening speech
The Leipzig Book Fair speaks out against hatred, violence, discrimination and anti-Semitism after Chancellor Scholz's opening speech was disrupted.
Actor Jörg Hartmann remembers his sensitive father
Actor Jörg Hartmann appreciates the feelings and intuition of his father, who was an important inspiration in his life.
Tiktok wants to give even more book tips
Tiktok is not just about the latest beauty tips and funny animal videos - users also discuss books. The platform wants to generate even more tips in the future.
Steinmeier at the Leipzig Book Fair
Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier visited the Leipzig Book Fair on Thursday. Alongside a number of publishers, Steinmeier visited the stands of Ukraine and the guest country duo of the Netherlands and the Belgian region of Flanders, which are presenting themselves as a linguistic community.A ..
Study: Young people are reading books later today
Study shows that young people today start reading books later than in the past. Reading aloud by adults plays an important role.
Netherlands and Flanders open as guest countries in Leipzig
The Netherlands and the Belgian region of Flanders have started the Leipzig Book Fair as guest countries. Until Sunday, they want to focus on the Dutch-speaking world under the motto "Everything but flat". "This gives us the opportunity to join forces and show how our literary landscape is structure ..
Writer Ingo Schulze in favor of negotiations with Russia
In view of the war in Ukraine, Dresden-born author Ingo Schulze is in favor of negotiating with Russia. "There must be a perspective for negotiations," the 61-year-old told Stern magazine. "There can hardly be a worse situation than now. This slaughtering and shredding of people is unacceptable," sa ..
Leipzig Book Fair opens its doors to visitors
The Leipzig Book Fair opens its doors to visitors on Thursday - German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier will also be there for the opening. Around 100 events are planned until Sunday (March 24). A total of 41 authors will be guests - including Marc-Uwe Kling ("The Kangaroo Chronicles"), Ingrid Noll ..
Scholz: More surprise behind the cover of a book than online
Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz has outed himself as a bookworm. "We all - and I include myself in this - share a love of reading," said the SPD politician on Wednesday evening at the opening of the book fair in Leipzig. "Whether as a child in the evening before going to sleep, as a young politician ..
Leipzig Book Fair wants to fight for democratic values
After the tough coronavirus years, the Leipzig Book Fair wants to consolidate its importance as the industry's spring show. Initial figures give those responsible hope.
Leipzig Book Fair starts
Leipzig will once again attract numerous book lovers and literature enthusiasts in the coming days: The Leipzig Book Fair will be ceremonially opened on Wednesday evening (19:00). Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz, among others, is expected to attend. The new director of the book fair had previously st ..
Additional stops for long-distance trains to the Leipzig Book Fair
During the Leipzig Book Fair (March 21 to 24), Deutsche Bahn ICE and IC trains will also stop at the Leipzig-Messe station. This applies to trains on the Berlin-Munich, Wiesbaden-Dresden and Leipzig-Hanover routes, Deutsche Bahn announced on Wednesday. In addition, a special train will run directly ..
Graphic novel nominated for the Leipzig Book Fair Prize
Graphic novels, audio books and translated poems - this year's nominations for the Leipzig Book Fair Prize include a wide variety of formats.
Announcement of the nominees for the Book Fair Prize
The jury for the Leipzig Book Fair Prize will announce this Thursday which authors can hope to win the coveted award. Five candidates will be nominated in each of the three categories of fiction, non-fiction/essay writing and translation. This year, 177 publishers submitted 486 works. The prize is e ..
Nazi-looted property: Manuscripts of collector Beno Kaufmann handed over to rightful heirs
In the most extensive case of Nazi-looted property at the Goethe and Schiller Archive, manuscripts belonging to the collector Beno Kaufmann were handed over to rightful heirs.
Stars from literature and entertainment come to the book fair
At the Leipzig Book Fair, the focus is on the publishers' spring program. The head of the fair promises a colorful literary festival with many well-known names.
Erich Kästner: An appeal for active resistance against right-wing extremism
Popular children's author Erich Kästner is repeatedly quoted in Germany to encourage active resistance to right-wing extremism. His warning about the events of the Third Reich is still understood as an appeal today.
Netherlands and Flanders present themselves at book fair
The Netherlands and Flanders want to present themselves as "everything but flat" at the Leipzig Book Fair. The publishers have a lot planned for this.
Bestselling author Dirk Oschmann falls during a reading in Ilmenau
The bestselling author Dirk Oschmann fell from the stage during a reading in Ilmenau. He was taken to hospital.
Leipzig Book Prize for German-Israeli philosopher
The German-Israeli philosopher Omri Boehm has been awarded the Leipzig Book Prize for European Understanding 2024 for his book "Radical Universalism. Beyond Identity", the Leipzig Book Fair announced on Monday. The book was also on this year's list of nominees for the German Non-Fiction Prize. The L ..
Book Day: Schoolchildren receive a story as a gift
Ahead of World Book Day next year, pupils in Saxony are to receive a story written especially for the day as a gift. Teachers of fourth and fifth graders as well as special education and welcome classes have been able to order book vouchers for this purpose since Wednesday, the Saxon Ministry of Cul ..
Astrid Böhmisch becomes the new director of the Leipzig Book Fair
Astrid Böhmisch (49) is to be the new Director of the Leipzig Book Fair. She will take over from Oliver Zille on January 1 next year.
Almost 500 works submitted for Leipzig Book Fair Prize
486 works have been submitted for the Leipzig Book Fair 2024 Prize. 177 publishers had sent their books into the race, the book fair announced Thursday. The prize is awarded in the categories of fiction, non-fiction/essay and translation. It is endowed with a total of 60,000 euros.The nominees are t ..
Börsenverein honors Leipzig Book Fair boss Zille
The German Publishers and Booksellers Association has honored the director of the Leipzig Book Fair, Oliver Zille, for his services to books. He has stood up for the German book industry and cultural landscape "with great commitment" for 30 years, the Börsenverein praised the 63-year-old in the run- ..
Award-winning poet Amanda Gorman and cellist Jan Vogler perform together at Carnegie Hall
Poet Amanda Gorman and cellist Jan Vogler give first joint concert at Carnegie Hall, uniting spoken word with music
Literary autumn with new youth program
The Leipzig Literary Autumn Festival has expanded its program for children and young people. However, a planned appearance by Alice Schwarzer is causing controversy in the run-up to the event.
850,000 euros: Roth honors bookstores for program
For their diverse literary assortment, Minister of State for Culture Claudia Roth has awarded 118 independent and owner-operated bookstores the German Bookstore Prize. The prize is worth a total of 850,000 euros in three categories. As the best bookstores, the "Buchladen am Freiheitsplatz" in Hanau, ..
Domenico Müllensiefen awarded Johnson sponsorship prize
The author Domenico Müllensiefen has been honored with the Uwe-Johnson-Förderpreis 2023. The 36-year-old received the honor, which is endowed with 5000 euros, on Friday evening in the rehearsal stage of the Schauspielhaus Neubrandenburg, as the Mecklenburg Literary Society announced on Saturday. The ..
Norway to be Guest Country at the Leipzig Book Fair 2025
Norway will be the guest country of the Leipzig Book Fair 2025, offering a unique opportunity for Norwegian literature to reach and inspire German readers.
Saxon Readers' Prize 2023 goes to Berlin playwright
With her young adult novel "Wir holen uns die Nacht zurück" (We're taking back the night), Berlin-based author Nora Hoch has won this year's Book Summer Readers' Prize in Saxony. She had clearly prevailed among ten nominees, announced the Ministry of Culture and the Library Association of Saxony as ..
Leipzig Book Fair: Roth sees "celebration of democracy
After a three-year forced break from Corona, the Leipzig Book Fair is back. The spring meeting of the book industry will open Wednesday (7 p.m.) with a ceremony at the Gewandhaus. At the same time, the Leipzig Book Prize for European Understanding, endowed with 20,000 euros, will be awarded to the R ..