Flanders Literature

12/10/2026

According to the American Library Association, books featuring LGBTQIA+ characters and experiences, books dealing with race and social justice, and books that discuss sexuality are among the categories most frequently challenged in schools and libraries today.

To mark Banned Books Week, we highlight a selection of books from Flanders that engage with these themes in different ways. Across genres and age categories, they explore questions of identity, belonging, inequality, relationships and freedom.

Featuring:
• 'Bridesmaid Boris' by Sam Vanbelle & Kim Crabeels
• 'Under the Bridge' by Evelien De Vlieger
• 'Bintje' by Tuly Salumu
• 'The Last Session' by Saskia de Coster
• 'Araya' by Christina De Witte
• 'Scheisseimer' by Koenraad Tinel
• 'Women in Dark Times' by Alicja Gescinska

Read the full article and discover more books, authors and perspectives from Flanders: https://ow.ly/69pW50ZVLFE

28/07/2026

Flemish theatre sparks international interest 🎭

How do you introduce international theatre professionals to the richness of contemporary Flemish playwriting? By bringing them to Flanders.

Earlier this summer, publishers, translators, dramaturgs and theatre makers from across Europe joined our first Theatre Fellowship. Through performances, conversations and meetings with playwrights, they discovered the diversity and international potential of theatre from Flanders.

Curious to learn more? Read our look back on a week of theatre, exchange and inspiration.
https://www.flandersliterature.be/news/theatre-fellowship-2026?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic


Colombine Teaterförlag Göteborgs Stadsteater Batalj Scenkonst Dramatikkens hus Theaterhaus G7 Eesti Draamateater Eesti Teatri Agentuur

12/05/2026

Are you a translator looking to deepen your expertise in Dutch-to-English literary translation? Join our upcoming workshops led by experienced professionals and expand your skills. Registration is open until Monday 1 June.

These sessions are part of Flip Through Flanders, our initiative to promote Dutch-language literature from Flanders in the UK and Ireland.

Find out more and register: https://www.flandersliterature.be/news/whats-going-on/literary-translation-workshops-2026

Literary Translation Workshops 2026 Due to the popularity of our previous series of translation workshops, Flip Through Flanders is launching a further two online translation workshops as part of its initiative to promote Dutch-language literature from Flanders across the UK and Ireland and to nurt...

24/03/2026

With great sadness, we say goodbye to translator Rolf Erdorf (1956–2026). Rolf was a leading translator from Dutch into German, especially in the field of children’s and young adult literature. His work was recognised many times, most notably winning the Deutscher Jugendliteraturpreis twice. In 2024, Rolf received the Sonderpreis for his entire translated body of work.
Rolf was a warm and charming man with a deep love for, and a clear opinion on, literature for young readers. He was also a beloved guest in our Translators’ House, where his enthusiasm always made a lasting impression. We will miss him.

03/02/2026

� What was the Every Story Matters project? What did we do? What have we achieved? You'll find all the answers in our inspiration guide.

The guide also includes:
� Information about the 6 children’s books that were created through our talent development program, in which we coached 6 emerging authors and illustrators from 6 different countries.
� More than 40 good practices to inspire book professionals regarding diversity and inclusion in the book industry, ranging from practical ‘how to’ articles over interviews with book professionals to good practices from other creative industries.

� Download the guide on our website: https://ow.ly/xpc850Y82a9

19/12/2025

We wish you a joyful holiday season and a wonderful start of the new year.
Please note that our offices will be closed for two weeks from 19 December, and will reopen on 5 January. We look forward to assisting you in 2026!

17/12/2025

Lize Spit is honored by the universities VUB and ULB for her literary achievements and her engagement in the cultural and social life of Brussels. “Her novels, which explore deeply personal themes such as identity, family and vulnerability, have reached a wide readership and enriched public debate. As a lecturer and columnist, she embodies reflection, expression and education – values at the heart of both universities.”
Want to know which writers from Flanders have won literary prizes in 2025? Find out on our website: https://ow.ly/aG4N50XAui8.
📸 Keke Keukelaar

15/12/2025

Christmas came early to our offices! These have found their way to us right in time for the Christmas break. Curious to see what (other) translations we supported throughout the year? Visit our website via the link in our bio! 🎅📚

12/12/2025

All year long, translators from Dutch can apply for a grant for a sample translation. With this grant, they buy time to translate an excerpt from a Flemish literary work, and to bring that work to the attention of publishers in their language area. We have selected 10 sample translations of books that we actively promote.
Blanka Konečná translated an excerpt from ‘The Edges’ by Angelo Tijssens into Czech. Discover why she has chosen this novel: https://ow.ly/HBrH50XAufi.

10/12/2025

Writer and word artist Hind Eljadid has been awarded the 32nd Human Rights Prize, a biennial award presented by the League for Human Rights. “We recognise her courage and determination in using her voice to speak out against injustice—regardless of the consequences.”
Want to know which writers from Flanders have won literary prizes in 2025? Find out on our website: https://ow.ly/opEF50XAueJ.