Meet the Maltese Delegation
Malta's literary community is represented by this diverse delegation of publishers, authors, artists and literary professionals. Each brings unique expertise and perspective from Malta's vibrant publishing ecosystem, offering fellowship participants insight into the island nation's bilingual literary landscape and creative approaches to publishing within a small but culturally rich market.
Kat Storace
Praspar Press
Ryan Falzon
Author/Visual Artist
Glen Calleja
Kotba Calleja
Joe Gatt
Aphroconfusor
Joanne Micallef
Faraxa Publishing
Miriam Galea
Author/Artist
Immanuel Mifsud
University of Malta
Jasmine Bajada
National Book Council
Teodor Reljic
National Book Council
Malta's literary landscape reflects its unique position at the Mediterranean crossroads. With a rich publishing tradition dating back to 1642, today's Maltese literature thrives through a diverse ecosystem of publishers, authors, and cultural organizations dedicated to preserving both Maltese and English literary expressions despite the challenges of a small market.
Malta's Publishing Ecosystem
Malta sustains a vibrant publishing community spanning established houses like Merlin Publishers and Midsea Books to innovative independents such as Kotba Calleja and Praspar Press. The National Book Council actively supports this ecosystem through strategic initiatives including the Malta Book Fund,
Despite challenges like rising production costs and limited market size, Maltese publishers continue producing over 540 titles annually, showcasing both contemporary voices and cultural heritage. This resilience and commitment to literary excellence make Malta an ideal inaugural focus for the Mediterranean Publishing Fellowship.
