The Slovenian Book Agency ( often abbreviated to ''JAK'' or ''JAKRS'') is an autonomous government agency in
Slovenia
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that was created to promote the importance of books and reading in Slovenia and beyond.
The Agency was created in 2008 and began to function on 1 January 2009, fulfilling the provisions of a presidential
decree
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signed in December 2007. Its main aims are to provide the necessary conditions for top quality creativity in the field of literature and scientific publications, for greater accessibility to Slovene books, for raising the awareness of the importance of books and reading in the development of the individual and society and for increasing the international presence of authors of literary and scientific publications from Slovenia. The agency provides funds for a variety of literary projects and authors, promotes Slovene literature and the publication of quality literary and scientific works. It also promotes Slovene literature internationally through encouraging cooperation, assisting with representation at
international book fairs and funding translations for publications abroad.
From 2009 to 2012 its director was
Slavko Pregl.
Delo 31 July 2012 Slavko Pregl odhaja iz Javne agencije za knjigo (Slavko Pregl Is Leaving the Slovenian Book Agency)
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References
External links
Slovenian Book Agency site
Slovenian literature
Culture of Slovenia
Book
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2008 establishments in Slovenia
Organizations established in 2008
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