Milan, city of Literature

Milan has always been a city of authors, publishers and above all readers. It is the undisputed capital of Italian publishing, the city where the most books are produced, bought and read. Libraries and bookstores constitute a dense network of cultural centers spread throughout all the neighborhoods. Milan is a city to read and a city for those who read.

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Milan Pact for Reading

The Pact is the solution chosen by Milan to promote reading in the city, making it a widespread and inclusive social practice, providing new opportunities for citizen involvement thanks to strong collaboration between the public and private sectors.

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The UNESCO Creative Cities network

Created in 2004, the network recognizes a crucial role for cities in the inclusive and sustainable development of their communities and provides a platform for reflection and discussion on the opportunities provided by creativity in economic and social growth, in harmony with the UN 2030 Agenda for Development sustainable.

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Announcements and communications

Residential call for writers and translators - Götaland (Sweden)

There are 15 residential scholarships made available by AIR Litteratur Västra Götaland, for a one-month stay, in November 2024. The deadline for submitting applications is 23 April, all the details can be found on the site.

International competition “Love letter”

To participate in the competition, open to authorized adults and minors, candidates must send their unpublished love letter, in prose, to the AbruzziAMOci ODV Cultural Association, which organizes the initiative, accompanied by a translation if written in another language. The deadline is May 30, 2024, the full announcement can be found on place.