For three days, professionals from the book sector from 19 Spanish-speaking countries, and a representation of the Spanish-language segment of the US publishing industry, share their experiences around books and reading in the different scenarios arranged in the fairgrounds. This year Colombia is the Guest Country at the Fair, which means for the narrative of this country a way of access to emerging markets in the rest of the world through translation.
ACDuring three days, professionals from the book sector from 19 Spanish-speaking countries, and a representation of the Spanish-language segment of the American publishing industry, share their experiences around books and reading in the different scenarios arranged in the fairgrounds. This year Colombia is the Guest Country at the Fair, which means for the narrative of this country a way of access to emerging markets in the rest of the world through translation.
AC/E supports the participation of prominent buyers and prescribers of priority interest invited directly by Liber through its internationalization programs, as well as exhibitors and visitors who wish to do so, may maintain an agenda of interviews with the Colombian delegation within the framework of the fair.
In addition, AC/E organizes within the conference program of the Fair the table for Friday, October 7:
11:45 Presentation
Acción Cultural Española (AC/E) support programs for the internationalization of Spanish literature: PICE and translation grants
Participants: Isabel Izquierdo, Director of Programming for Acción Cultural Española (AC/E)
Ainhoa Sánchez, head of the Literature and Book Area of Acción Cultural Española (AC/E)
Organizes: Spanish Cultural Action (AC/E)
Place: CC1, Room 1.4. Fira de Barcelona Gran Via Exhibition Center
Synopsis: Acción Cultural Española (AC/E) is a public entity dedicated to fostering and promoting the culture and heritage of Spain, inside and outside our country. In the area of literature, AC/E offers numerous support programs that include grants for translation, illustration and foreign promotion for foreign publishers that publish Spanish literature, grants for the translation of dossiers for Spanish publishers and agents, creation residencies for writers , illustrators and translators, or the PICE Program, whose lines of mobility and visitors have favored the internationalization of the Spanish literary industry over the last decade.