TV5MONDE is launching a new literary series called Un pays, un livre, which will showcase contemporary Francophone writers from around the world. The program, hosted by journalist and critic Augustin Trapenard, will air daily in November as part of the 20th Francophonie Summit. Each episode will focus on an author and their work, exploring the culture, history, and themes of a specific country. Produced by Rosebud, the series will consist of 30 episodes, each lasting three minutes. It joins other literary programs such as La Grande Librairie and La P'tite librairie, which are already broadcast by TV5MONDE. The series will feature a range of authors, including Nancy Huston from Canada/Quebec, Rithy Panh from Cambodia, Léopold Sédar Senghor from Senegal, Ananda Devi from Mauritius, Albert Cohen from Switzerland, Leïla Slimani from Morocco, Dany Laferrière from Haiti, and Alain Mabanckou from Congo, among others. Each episode will highlight a different country and its associated author and work. The series will include writers from a wide range of countries, such as Belgium (Flanders), Benin, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Canada/Quebec, Central African Republic, Comoros, Ivory Coast, Djibouti, Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles, Egypt, Gabon, Greece, Guinea, Haiti, Lebanon, Madagascar, Morocco, Mauritius, Republic of Congo, Romania, Rwanda, Senegal, Seychelles, Switzerland, Chad, Togo, Tunisia, and Vietnam. The series has sparked some debate, with critics questioning the selection of certain authors, such as Jean-Joseph Rabérivelo for Madagascar. Some suggest that more contemporary and living authors should be included to reflect current literary trends. In addition to the series, TV5MONDE will host other literary events and programs across French television. These will include discussions on the impact of artificial intelligence on humanity, adaptations of books into television series, and the censorship of certain content. The launch of Un pays, un livre highlights the diversity of Francophone literature and its global reach. By focusing on individual countries and their writers, the series aims to provide a deeper understanding of the cultural and historical contexts that shape literature. It also reflects broader conversations within the literary world about representation, relevance, and the evolving role of media in shaping public discourse.