Two years after the Russian military invasion, Ukraine’s society, culture, and economy are adapting to exceptional circumstances and enormous pressures. Although much has changed since the publication of our 2021 market guide on Ukraine, many Ukrainian publishers and authors have remained active in their home country and at international publishing events, sustaining much of the momentum they created in the period before the war.
Organized in collaboration with the Ukrainian Book Institute and the Embassy of Canada to Ukraine, this webinar provides an overview of the Ukrainian book market and tips on building strong business relations between Canadian and Ukrainian publishers.
Take this opportunity to learn about the transformations in the Ukrainian book industry and the ways in which Canadian and Ukrainian publishers can continue to work together during these challenging times.
Topics include:
- co-editions, export, and rights opportunities;
- reading and book buying habits;
- distribution and bookstores;
- and information about the services currently available through the Trade Commissioner service at the Embassy of Canada to Ukraine.
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YOUR HOSTS
Olena Odynoka is the Deputy Director for International Cooperation of the Ukrainian Book Institute (UBI). Olena carries out international communications, and coordinates participation in international events and the implementation of the Translate Ukraine Program. On behalf of the UBI, she coordinates large-scale international projects co-funded by the European Commission. Olena has worked in the book industry since 2011 and has more than 13 years of experience as a leading marketing specialist in one of the biggest publishing houses and chain of bookstores in Ukraine. She is co-founder of the Literary agency, OVO (2019).
Olesya Sheremok has been serving at the Embassy of Canada to Ukraine for over 20 years. She currently holds a position of Trade Commissioner and covers Arts and Creative industries, Education, Financial Services and Transportation files. Ms. Sheremok has also worked in the Development and Immigration Programs of the Embassy, and was responsible for analytics, humanitarian aid, international assistance projects, and other files. Ms. Sheremok holds a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration and has a background in English and German philology.
For more information, please email Elina Taillon, Communications Officer.