Festive launch of four Flemish picture books in India
The FLF is proud that the first translations of Flemish picture books in India have been launched successfully!
Four books were translated into Hindi: ‘Rikki' by Guido Van Genechten, ‘Slaap lekker, Rosalie' (Sweet dreams, Rosalie) by Brigitte Minne and An Candaele, ‘Vogeltjelief' (Sweet birdie) by Kristien Aertssen and ‘Willy' by Geert De Kockere and Carll Cneut.
Second publishers tour a great success
Foreign guests of FLF show great interest in Flemish children's books and youth novels
From 22 to 26 February 2010, the Flemish Literature Fund (FLF) received nine prominent foreign publishers of children's and youth literature. The FLF organized its second publishers tour during which it treated its guests to a journey through the fascinating world of Flemish children's and youth literature.
Literary Translation Summer Course focuses on South America
From 16 to 27 August 2010, the ELV organizes its yearly Literary Translation Summer Course in Antwerp. This year, the course is open to translators from Dutch into Portuguese and Spanish, both with a focus on South America.
Per language, a group of 6 to 7 students will be formed. A selection procedure, including a sample translation, will determine which candidates will attend the course.
