Making Literature Travel

Literárne informačné centrum (LIC – The Centre for Information on Literature) was established by the Ministry of Culture of the Slovak Republic with the aim of providing material and organisational support to literature written in Slovakia, its authors and translators.  They promote the dissemination of Slovak literature abroad, providing grants and visits to translators of Slovak literature, literary scholars and linguists. Slovak writers traveling abroad for events and festivals are also supported. They also publish books and periodicals, organise literary events and attend international book fairs.