UJE to participate in the Ukrainian Voices program at the 2025 Gothenburg Book Fair

The program for the 2025 Gothenburg Book Fair was released during a presentation at the Dramaten, Sweden’s Royal Dramatic Theatre. This year's fair, which takes place 25-28 September, brings together Swedish and 159 international authors from 35 countries.

The Ukrainian Institute in Sweden, in collaboration with the publishers Ariel Publishing, Romanus and Selling, Albert Bonniers Publishing, Ersatz Publishing, the Institute of Foreign Affairs, Norstedt, Rikstolvan, and the Ukrainian Jewish Encounter (UJE), is presenting eight participants this year who will raise Ukrainian voices and perspectives at the book fair: UJE Board Member Paul Robert Magocsi, Sofia Andrukhovych, Tamara Duda, Oksana Hrytsenko, Julia Iljucha, Oleksandra Matviichuk, Tetyana Teren, and Natalka Vorozbit.

The dramatic events in Ukraine have not only led to a surge in interest in Ukrainian culture and literature, but also to an incredible revitalization of literary life in Ukraine and the emergence of many new translations — including Swedish ones.

"In a time characterized by anxiety and polarization, the Book Fair wants to be a place for both reflection and emotion. We want to understand the world — that's why we have invited more foreign guests than ever. Together with a string of Swedish authors, researchers, playwrights, critics, educators, journalists, politicians, readers and young voices, they create a four-day tribute to the power of words and conversation," says Oskar Ekström, newly appointed director of the Book Fair.

The authors and participants highlighting Ukrainian themes will participate in eight different events during the Book Fair. We look forward to seeing visitors at the event with UJE Board Member Paul Robert Magocsi.

Jews and Ukrainians: A Millennium of Co-Existence

Featuring: Paul Robert Magocsi, Sharon Jåma
Organizer: Ukrainian Institute in Sweden and Ukrainian Jewish Encounter

Paul Robert Magocsi, professor of history and political science at the University of Toronto, explores Ukrainian-Jewish relations through the ages in his book Jews and Ukrainians: A Millennium of Co-Existence. He argues that the historical experience in Ukraine not only divided ethnic Ukrainians and Jews, but also brought them together. Magocsi's research has focused on nationalism and ethnic groups, and he has taught at universities including Harvard and Hebrew University in Jerusalem, among others.

Host: Sharon Jåma, journalist.

Thursday, September 25, 4:00 PM–4:45 PM, Stage: R2
https://bokmassan.se/programs/judar-och-ukrainare-ett-artusende-av-samexistens/

The full program highlighting Ukrainian voices at the Gothenburg Book Fair is available here.