If you have a fellowship planned, do send the details in advance, and after the event do feel free to share how it went.
As the publishing world becomes increasingly interconnected, fellowship programs are emerging as vital platforms for fostering international collaboration.
Here at TNPS I’ve been promoting a few, but I need to up my game. If you have a fellowship planned, do send the details in advance, and after the event do feel free to share how it went.
The 2025 Book Arsenal Fellowship Program, held as part of the 13th International Book Arsenal Festival in Kyiv, Ukraine, exemplifies the trend. Bringing together publishers, agents, and rights managers from across Europe, the program is a testament to the growing importance of global partnerships in the publishing industry.
The Fellowship Program: A Gateway to Ukrainian Publishing
Launched in 2024, the Book Arsenal Fellowship Program is designed to connect foreign publishing professionals with the Ukrainian book market. This initiative not only strengthens international cooperation but also provides participants with unique insights into the opportunities for publishing and translating Ukrainian works abroad.
The program is supported by the International Renaissance Foundation, underscoring its significance in promoting cultural exchange and innovation.
Participants and Their Expertise
The 2025 Fellowship will host eight distinguished professionals from Georgia, Estonia, Italy, Poland, Czech Republic, Finland, France, and Sweden. These participants bring a wealth of experience and diverse perspectives to the program.A summary below, from the Chytomo press release:
Henrikki Timgren (Finland): A seasoned publisher at WSOY, Finland’s largest publishing house, with expertise in both Finnish and translated non-fiction.
Nuka Gambashidze (Georgia): A rights manager at Sulakauri Publishing, representing award-winning Georgian authors and overseeing rights sales for works translated into over 30 languages.
Leelo Märjamaa (Estonia): Editor-in-chief of Draakon & Kuu, an independent publishing house specialising in children’s literature and literary fiction.
Grandin Florent (France): Publisher at Éditions Père Fouettard, known for its innovative approach to children’s literature.
Barbora Baronová (Czech Republic): Founder of wo-men publishing, focusing on artistic documentary books that amplify marginalised voices.
Carlo Gallucci (Italy): Publisher at Gallucci Editore, a leading independent publisher of children’s books and graphic novels.
Marta Górska (Poland): Rights manager at Foksal Publishing Group, one of Poland’s leading trade book publishers.
Ola Wallin (Sweden): Co-founder of Ersatz, a publisher specialising in East European and German literature in translation.
Congrats to all!
Hopefully the next edition will include participants from beyond Europe.
This post first appeared in the TNPS LinkedIn newsfeed.
