The Slovenia Frankfurt 2025 platform celebrates Slovenia’s dynamic presence at the Frankfurt Book Fair 2025, held from 15 to 19 October 2025 in Frankfurt, Germany. Our mission is to showcase Slovenian literature, creative industries, intellectual exchange, and cultural innovation before, during, and beyond the fair. We invite readers, publishers, translators, students, and culture‑seekers from around the world to join us in exploring how Slovenia’s literary and cultural landscapes are intersecting with global networks.
This website is independently managed and serves as a knowledge hub for events, translations, artist profiles, publishing campaigns, and partnership opportunities. Whether you are a publisher wanting to collaborate, a translator seeking Slovenian voices, a reader curious about Central European literature, or a cultural organizer looking to build bridges—this is your gateway to Slovenia in Frankfurt and beyond.
Platform Overview (Informational & Non‑Affiliated Resource)
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Site Name | Slovenia Frankfurt 2025 |
| Website | sloveniafrankfurt2023.com |
| Contact Email | [email protected] |
| Platform Type | Cultural, publishing & literary outreach |
| Previous Use | Domain related to Slovenia’s guest status and publishing promotions |
| Current Status | Privately operated, editorially independent |
| Focus Areas | Slovenian authors, book translations, fair programming, international networking |
| Audience | Publishers, translators, authors, readers, cultural institutions, academic partners |
| Languages | English (with planned multilingual support: Slovenian, German, Spanish) |
Our Mission
At Slovenia Frankfurt 2025, our goals are:
- To amplify the voices of Slovenian writers, poets, and illustrators in international markets
- To facilitate dialogues between Slovenian cultural creators and global publishing networks
- To provide clear, up‑to‑date information on translation rights, literary residencies, and co‑publishing opportunities
- To highlight Slovenia’s vibrant tradition of storytelling, design, innovation, and creative exchange
- To build lasting partnerships that extend beyond the Fair itself, nurturing year‑round collaboration
We believe the value of literature lies in its ability to connect, provoke, and transform. Through this website we aim to provide a digital platform that is as engaging, creative, and rigorous as the physical presence in Frankfurt.
Featured Content & Sections
1. Program and Event Guide
- Full schedule of Slovenian‑led events at the Frankfurt Book Fair hall (Hall 4.1, Stand D60). jakrs.si
- Panel discussions, readings, book launches, and translation workshops
- Virtual livestreams and archive of highlight sessions
- Guidance for attending Slavic book fairs and translation markets
2. Slovenian Authors & Illustrators Spotlight
- Author profiles with publication history, awards, and themes
- Interviews with emerging voices and established names
- High‑resolution media kits for press and translation rights
- Creative portfolios of illustrators and graphic novel artists
3. Publishing Industry & Translation Rights
- Directory of Slovenian publishing houses seeking international rights: for example Goga, Miš, Pivec, Sodobnost jakrs.si
- Step‑by‑step guide to negotiating contracts, rights clearance, co‑publishing agreements
- Workshops on translation subsidies, cultural exchange funding, and logistics
4. Culture & Innovation Hub
- How Slovenian design, digital media, and creative industries intersect with literature
- Case studies on cultural collaborations and innovation projects
- Festivals, arts residencies and cross‑border creative partnerships
5. Resources & Downloads
- Bilingual promotional materials, downloadable press kits, posters, logos
- Translator‑ready tables of contents, rights catalogs, reading lists
- FAQs on Messe Frankfurt logistics, visa guidance, freight and shipment
- Directory of cultural attaches, book fair staff, and industry contacts
Why Focus on Slovenia
Slovenia offers a unique blend of rich literary tradition and contemporary creative vibrancy. Situated at the crossroads of Central Europe, Slovenian authors write in Slovenian, a South Slavic language, but their work frequently engages with themes of identity, memory, borders and translation. In 2023, Slovenia served as Guest of Honour at the Frankfurt Book Fair; this legacy continues into 2025 as we build new bridges and extend reach. jakrs.si
Through engaging with Slovenian literature and its creative industries, international partners gain:
- Fresh perspectives from Europe’s dynamic small‑language literary cultures
- Access to authors whose voices are increasingly transnational
- Opportunities for co‑publishing, joint residencies, and multilingual editions
- Insight into how cultural policy, translation funding and international literary networks can elevate smaller markets
How to Get Involved
Publishers & Literary Agents:
Apply to attend the Frankfurt Book Fair under the Slovenian pavilion. Register your interest in rights exchange, schedule one‑on‑one meetings, and access our rights catalog.
Translators & Scholars:
Submit a proposal to join the translators’ workshop. Request access to bilingual manuscripts, attend guided sessions on literary translation and apply for the translation grant lists.
Authors & Illustrators:
Submit your portfolio or book project for inclusion in our spotlight. Participate in master‑classes, networking receptions, and the digital “Slovenia Creative Lounge”.
Cultural Institutions & Universities:
Partner with us for satellite events, reading series, academic seminars, or student exchanges focusing on Slovene literature and culture.
Readers & Enthusiasts:
Stay connected through our blog and social media channels. Join online reading circles, digital meet‑ups with authors, and visit our “Digital Fair” where selected Slovenian titles are offered with sample translations.
To inquire, email: [email protected]
Working With Us
We collaborate with the Slovenian Book Agency, national libraries, publishing houses, translators’ associations and cultural foundations. Our editorial team ensures accuracy and transparency. We are not a commercial agent; we aim to serve as a voluntary platform for exchange and connection.
Legal & Editorial Disclaimer
Slovenia Frankfurt 2025 (sloveniafrankfurt2023.com) is an independent, privately maintained informational website. It is not officially affiliated with the Frankfurt Book Fair, Messe Frankfurt, the Slovenian Government, or any specific publishing house.
The content provided is for general informational purposes only. Participation in rights exchanges, translation projects, and publishing agreements is subject to third‑party rules, contracts and governmental regulations. Users should conduct their own due diligence and consult appropriate legal or industry advisors.
Contact & Stay Connected
For updates, partnership queries, media requests or translation rights information:
- Email: [email protected]
- LinkedIn / Facebook / Instagram: @SloveniaFrankfurt2025
- Mailing List: Subscribe to receive the latest rights catalog, author announcements and programming updates
Looking Ahead
As we build toward the Frankfurt Book Fair 2025 and beyond, Slovenia Frankfurt 2025 will expand with:
- Digital translation showcase platform for sample chapters
- Year‑round podcasts and webinars with Slovene literary figures
- Regional hubs across Europe and North America creating “Slovenia in Translation” events
- Youth and student programs linking Slovene literature with creative writing in multiple languages
- Archive portal for past editions, publications and translation success stories
Join us in this vibrant journey of culture, language and connection. Discover Slovenia in Frankfurt, explore new literary horizons, and help build a network where small‑language literature reaches global audiences.
Let us celebrate literature, translation, and shared stories together.
Slovenia Frankfurt 2025 – Where Words Cross Borders.
