Feb 20 • 12:57 UTC 🇱🇹 Lithuania Lrytas

The Most Beautiful Books of 2025 Selected

The winners of the 34th Book Art Competition have been announced in various categories, including fiction and children's literature.

The 34th Book Art Competition in Lithuania has recognized outstanding works in the field of literature, unveiling the winners in different categories. In the thematic group of Fiction and Essay Literature, the grand prize was awarded to the book 'Palemono šalies giesmės. 16th-17th Century Anthology of Latin Poetry Translations of Lithuania', curated and translated by Sigitas Narbutas. The artistic contribution was acknowledged with awards for book designers such as Elona Marija Ložytė and Rokas Gelažis, as well as institutions like the Vrublevskiai Library of the Lithuanian Academy of Sciences and the publishing house 'BALTO print'. Further diplomas were awarded for works including 'Seismografas' and 'Marialė' by Aurelijas Slapšys and Giedrė Kazlauskaitė respectively, highlighting the vibrant literary culture in Lithuania.

In the children's literature category, recognition went to Nerijus Rimkus and Jonas Narbutas for their illustration work in the book 'Kregždutės', compiled by Beatričė Mockevičiūtė. Furthermore, diplomas were awarded to Justina Brukštutė-Šimkienė and others who contributed significantly to children's literature through their artistic designs. This competition not only celebrates artistic achievement but also promotes literacy and appreciation for literature among younger audiences, showcasing the importance of these creative works in shaping cultural narratives and fostering a love for reading in Lithuania.

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