Mała książka – wielki człowiek, Polish Book Institute
Cracow, Poland
Programme name
“Mała książka – wielki człowiek” (“Small book – great human”).
Date of information
December 26th 2023
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
Organization name
The Polish Book Institute
Organization address
The Polish Book Institute Wróblewskiego 6 Street 31-148 Cracow Poland
Goal/objective
Reading promotion in the country and Polish literature promotion abroad
Organization contact
Kasia Wasiutyńska
Position of contact person
Bookstart campaign coordinator
Organization website
http://wielki-czlowiek.pl/, https://instytutksiazki.pl/
Organization type
National reading promotion organization
How many staff does your organization employ?
Around 60
ABOUT THE PROGRAMME
Basic details
Programme name
“Mała książka – wielki człowiek” (“Small book – great human”).
Country/Province/City where the programme takes place
Poland.
Programme goal/objective
Reading promotion among the youngest, reading promotion between the generations.
Funding sources
Ministry of Culture and National Heritage.
Geographic coverage
National (360 hospitals, which is 95% of them in the country; and 5,200 libraries, which is more than 66% of public libraries in Poland).
Purpose of the programme
Not for profit?
Not for profit.
Religious or political purpose?
None.
Local consistency of model
Is your programme model consistent across your geographic area, or are there regional differences?
Consistent.
Book Packs
What are the contents of your gifting pack?
1. Book for newborns / 1a. Book for kids age of 3 – 6
2. Special booklet for adults (1. About the meaning of reading. 1a. About the importance of libraries)
Is your programme offered free of charge to all families?
Yes.
Partnerships and Delivery
What are your primary `points of contact` with the population you serve? (i.e your local programme partners.)
Hospital, Library.
Who gifts/hands-out your pack to families?
Healthcare workers, librarians.
Does your programme uses volunteers?
Unknown
Audience
Is the programme universal or targeted?
For newborns: universal. For 3-6 years old children: universal
How many children does your programme serve a year?
For newborns: 360,000 (30,000 monthly). For 3-6 years old children: 230,000
At what age/gifting period do children receive your programme?
Birth; 3- 6 years.
Diversity provision
Does your program include provisions or resources for children with special needs?
No.
What language populations does your programme serve?
Polish.
Evaluation and research
Have you conducted programme evaluation or research (including longitudinal)? If yes, has this evaluation/research been published?
Yes. Not yet published.
