Southeastern European women find voice through literature
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The 22nd Thessaloniki International Book Fair and a focus on Bulgaria brought attention to female writers from Southeastern Europe and the experiences they share with readers.
The event connected Greek readers with literary voices exploring familiar themes and personal histories. Gergana Pancheva, director of the Bulgarian literary agency Sofia Svetllozar Zhelev, served as a judge for the Women in the Mountains creative writing residency program.
This program provides two weeks of uninterrupted writing time in a village in the Rhodope Mountains for women writers, especially those facing challenges to equality and survival. Pancheva noted the program allows writers to escape the many demands of household work, motherhood, caregiving, and professional life. The selection of Bulgaria as the honored country at the book fair allowed Pancheva to represent her country and participate in discussions about literature and women’s experiences.
