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European literary festivals and book fairs

Overview

Various literary festivals and book fairs are being organized across several European regions, with a focus on science popularization and children’s literature. In the Czech Republic, the 36th Autumn Book Fair in Havlíčkův Brod is set for October 16–17, featuring 158 exhibitors and nearly 100 authors.

In Croatia, the Month of the Croatian Book is being observed from October 15 to November 15, 2026, under the slogan ‘From Stories to Discoveries’. The program emphasizes natural sciences and STEM-themed activities. In Valpovo, the program opened at the City Library with a photography exhibition by Goran Dojkić – Gobel and a presentation of Josip Frajlić-Roni’s poetry collection, ‘Pitanja starija od mene’. In Koprivnica, the 33rd Galovićeva jesen features the promotion of Elizabeta Milanović Glavica’s picture book ‘Moja kulturna pustolovina u Domoljubu’.

Scientific initiatives include the ‘NeuroSTEM EXPO’ in Pula on October 17, focusing on neuroscience and mental health. In Dubrovnik, author Boris Šušnjar is scheduled to host ‘Tesla’s Laboratory for Little Geniuses’ on October 21. Regional activities include science-based picture book presentations by physicist Nikola Poljak in Virovitica and author Igor Rajki in Zabok. In Pazin, the City Library will host student presentations on topics like Chinese medicine and lucid dreaming from October 26 to 31. Additionally, the ‘Turn the Page, Break the Barrier’ project in Karlovac County continues to use a mobile library to reach remote areas, including a recent visit to Cetingrad.

Entities

Koprivnica · Pazin City Library · Igor Rajki · Rosie Kugli · University of Zagreb

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 6 sources
    Croatian authors promote literacy and science through children's books

    Authors and educators in Croatia are hosting interactive workshops and book presentations to promote literacy and scientific interest among young children.

  2. [CULTURE] 6 sources
    Croatia celebrates Month of the Croatian Book with regional programs

    Croatia is marking the Month of the Croatian Book with diverse programs, including student-led science presentations in Pazin and mobile literary outreach in Karlovac County.

  3. [CULTURE] 5 sources
    Cultural events held in Požega and Ogulin

    Cultural commemorations took place in Croatia, including the presentation of Vilim Just's collected works in Požega and the promotion of Ljiljana Ivković's new picture book in Ogulin.

  4. [CULTURE] 7 sources
    Cultural and literary programs launch in Valpovo and Koprivnica

    Cultural programs are underway in Croatia, including the Month of Croatian Books in Valpovo and the 33rd Galovićeva jesen in Koprivnica, featuring literary promotions and award ceremonies.

  5. [CULTURE] 5 sources
    Croatia hosts science and literature events for Croatian Book Month

    Croatia celebrates Croatian Book Month with science-focused events in Dubrovnik and Pula, featuring Nikola Tesla educational programs and a neuroscience exhibition for youth.

  6. [CULTURE] 14 sources
    Regional literary events and book promotions held across the Balkans

    A series of literary events and book promotions are occurring across Serbia, Croatia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina, covering topics from war memory and mental health to travel and children's literature.

  7. [CULTURE] 7 sources
    Literary festivals and book fairs scheduled in Croatia and Czech Republic

    Cultural literary events are taking place in Prelog, Croatia, focusing on science, and in Havlíčkův Brod, featuring a record number of exhibitors at its 36th Autumn Book Fair.

Sources

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