The European literature youth meetings 2016 are open to young people from seven different Central European countries to promote networking and interaction. The focus is on the exchange of ideas and experience on project days that take place in Lower Austria and Vienna. Youngsters from Danube region countries can network and learn about Europe’s shared heritage through the study of literature. Participants write a joint eBook.The European literature youth meetings for young people develop innovative forms of communicating literature. Young adults learn about Europe’s shared heritage through the study of literature. The programme raises awareness about the new opportunities of digital authorship, reading, publishing and communicating literature and motivates young people to become active in their own milieu.Young adults attend the European literature youth meetings that comprise jointly organized sessions over several days with workshops, seminars and interaction with European literature experts. The meetings convene this year on a ong weekend in spring nd for a project week during the summer. To round off the year’s programme young people attend the European Literature Days in Wachau where they encounter reputable European writers and attend their readings.During the main project week young people encounter innovative approaches to literature and reading, writing and communicating using digital media. Workshops on literature and digital media encourage intercultural discussion of the topic of new reading, new learning and new writing strategies. Finally, different working groups are assigned the task of co-writing a book. The workshops focus on a topic of direct relevance to all participants. The intercultural discussion highlights the shared heritage, solidarity and creativity of European young people. The extensive fringe programme gives participants the chance to experience Austria today.The website – www.eljub.eu – gives regular updates about news and views on the educational and cultural work with young people as well as offering the young participants at the European literature youth meetings a networking platform.