The independent Georgian publishing house Shemetsneba, located in Tbilisi, is a significant cultural and educational organization dedicated to the development of literature and educational initiatives. Founded in January 2005 by Leah Shalvashvili, an author of children's books and educational manuals, the publishing house has gained popularity due to the variety of publishing projects aimed at different age groups and language preferences.
The main activities of the Shemetsneba publishing house are children's and youth literature, classical and modern prose and poetry, as well as school textbooks and teaching materials. The publishing house publishes books in Georgian and foreign languages, which makes them accessible to a wide audience. Particularly popular are such series as the children's "Library of Andriy and Anastasia" and the series of modern literature "Tsa" ("Sky").
Throughout its activities, Shemetsneba has published more than 90 titles. These include popular children's books such as Acoustic Mother Tongue, I Want to Know Everything and Educational Tales. The publishing house actively supports Georgian literature and participates in international book fairs and festivals in Tbilisi, Bologna and Frankfurt, which contributes to the spread of Georgian culture outside the country.
Visiting the Shemetsneba publishing house will be interesting for both book market professionals and literature enthusiasts who want to get acquainted with new works and literary projects. The publishing house actively cooperates with the Association of Book Publishing and Distribution of Georgia, participates in professional events and supports the development of book culture in the region.
