Izvleček
Prispevek obravnava projekt Mala knjižnica (ang. Little Library), ki ga je Knjižnica Velenje izvedla v sodelovanju s Festivalom Velenje in švedsko ambasado. Projekt je bil zasnovan z namenom promocije švedske otroške in mladinske literature ter spodbujanja medkulturnega povezovanja in sodelovanja. V njegovem sklopu je knjižnica pripravila in uredila poseben kotiček, v katerem so bila razstavljena in na voljo za izposojo dela švedskih avtorjev v slovenskem jeziku. Poleg tega so potekale različne spremljevalne dejavnosti, med njimi ustvarjalne delavnice, pravljične ure, filmske projekcije in spominska razstava Astrid Lindgren. Pomemben del projekta je predstavljal nagradni literarni natečaj hrbtne poezije, namenjen osnovnošolcem po vsej Sloveniji, ki je spodbujal njihovo ustvarjalnost in inovativnost pri oblikovanju pesmi iz naslovov knjig. Poseben dogodek je bil obisk švedske veleposlanice, ki je v knjižnici nagovorila učence, odgovarjala na njihova vprašanja ter jih seznanila s švedsko literaturo in kulturo. Prispevek osvetljuje cilje in izvedbo projekta ter izpostavlja pomen tovrstnih pobud za spodbujanje bralne kulture in medkulturnega dialoga. Projekt je pokazal, kako lahko knjižnice s sodelovanjem različnih institucij prispevajo k širjenju literarne in kulturne dediščine ter krepitvi bralne pismenosti med mladimi.
Abstract
Promotion of Swedish Literature for Children and Youth
The article discusses the Little Library project, implemented by the Velenje Library in collaboration with the Velenje Festival and the Swedish Embassy. The project was designed to promote Swedish children’s and young adult literature while fostering intercultural connections and cooperation. As part of the project, the library established a dedicated reading corner where works by Swedish authors, translated into Slovenian, were displayed and made available for borrowing. In addition, various accompanying activities took place, including creative workshops, storytelling sessions, film screenings, and a commemorative exhibition dedicated to Astrid Lindgren. An important component of the project was the Spine Poetry literary competition, aimed at elementary school students across Slovenia. This initiative encouraged their creativity and innovation by composing poems using book titles. A particularly significant event was the visit of the Swedish Ambassador, who addressed the students in the library, answered their questions, and introduced them to the Swedish literature and culture. The article highlights the project’s objectives and implementation while emphasizing the significance of such initiatives in promoting reading culture and intercultural dialogue. The project demonstrated how libraries, through collaboration with various institutions, can contribute to the dissemination of literary and cultural heritage while enhancing reading literacy among young audiences.