Alki Zei - Rights Guide

25 R I G H T S G U I D E A L K I Z E I 2023: Literary Year of Alki Zei The Greek Ministry of Culture and Sports has designated 2023 “Year of Alki Zei” , to mark the 100th anniversary of her birth. In the words of the Minister, Mrs Lina Mendoni: “A beloved writer, prolific, with multiple translated works and awards, a significant figure of the Greek letters, children’s and YA literature in Greece and abroad, Alki Zei stayed active until her final days, interacting with her readers and contributing to public discourse. Her body of work is closely tied to History.” Alki Zei had remarked on the connection of her works to History: “From childhood until now I have lived through a world war, two civil wars, two dictatorships and two emigrations. I didn’t live through them as an observer, I actively took part in each one, so my own life was woven into History and I became a part of it. My work therefore is full of History whether I want it or not… If I managed to make children to at least listen to History, only time can tell.” Actions that the Ministry is scheduling to celebrate the Year of Alki Zei include the publication of a dedicated book, a big exhibition at the Benaki Museum, as well as a series of educational programs and events in Greece and abroad. Alki Zei will also be honoured during the Bologna International Book Fair, where Greece is participating as Market of Honour. Translation grants The Greek Ministry of Culture and Sports is launching a grant program for the translation of Greek publications of all genres into other languages. The program funds up to 75% of the total cost of the translation for the selected works, and the current application deadline is 20 May 2023. For more information visit: https://greeklit.gr