Paulina Wilk
Journalist, writer and program director of the Big Book Festival

A journalist, reportage writer, and an author, she serves as the Program Director of the international Big Book Festival and is a co-founder of the Kultura nie boli Foundation, which focuses on innovative literary education. Her professional background includes contributions to Rzeczpospolita and the quarterly Przekrój, as well as ongoing collaborations with Polityka and Newsweek magazines, the monthly W drodze, and Radio357, showcasing her extensive experience across various media. She has hosted programs on Polish Radio's Program II, penned articles for Tygodnik Powszechny and National Geographic Traveler, and co-created the Tygodnik Kulturalny on TVP Kultura. Her body of work encompasses international reportage, opinion pieces, essays, interviews, and columns. She is the author of five books, including "Lalki w ogniu. Opowieści z Indii," "Znaki Szczególne," and "Pojutrze. O miastach przyszłości," delving into contemporary culture and global development. As a co-founder of the Big Book Cafe literary centers, she actively contributes to both Polish and international event programs aimed at fostering a culture of reading.