On the International Stage of the Frankfurt Book Fair, the author Marek Toman talked about classic and modern children’s literature from Czechia. He also presented his own books for children: My Golem, Cross-Eyed Jim’s Coffeehouse and The Amazing Adventures of Florentin Flowers.

The event, titled Children’s Books from Czechia: from past to present, was hosted by the US writer and translator Lawrence Schimel. Another guest was the children’s books editor and literary critic Kamila Drahoňovská. The event was organised by the Czech Literary Centre.