New Swedish Books, Autumn 2018 1
Autumn 2018 In this publication you will find a s
election of Swedish books due for publication in Sweden in autumn 2018. This is your chance to read about the very best and very latest in Swedish children’s and YA literature, comics and graphic novels, fiction, poetry and non-fiction. New Swedish Books is one of the many tools used by the Swedish Arts Council in our mission to promote the translation of Swedish literature. However, it is important to note that we are not the ones who choose the books for presentation. The selection and accompanying texts are the work of independent writers, each of whom is an expert in their field. You can find out more about these writers on the following page. The autumn collection features stories and poems about escape and departure, both within Sweden and between different countries. Emancipation is another focus in many books and we see literature taking part in the global discussion around the ‘me too’ movement. Younger readers will find stories about the vulnerability that often comes with childhood, but solidarity and responsibility are also recurring themes. You can find the rights and contact details alongside each book. If you want to find out more about funding for translation and other literary projects, please visit our website: www.swedishliterature.se Susanne Bergström Larsson, Head of Swedish Literature Exchange, Swedish Arts Council Happy Reading!