Agnes Ravatn in Stirling

Meet author Agnes Ravatn at the festival Bloody Scotland in Stirling, September 11, 2016.

The novel The Bird Tribunal (Fugletribunalet) has won her many enthusiastic readers as well as awards.
It was also made into a successful play, which premiered in Oslo in 2015, and foreign rights to the novel are so far sold to seven countries. The Bird Tribunal is translated from the Norwegian by Rosie Hedger and published by Orenda Books through translation subsidy from NORLA.

At the festival, Agnes Ravatn takes part in the event Northern Lights, at Sunday 11 September from 3:15 pm – 4:15 pm.

Upcoming activities

November 14-November 16

Shanghai, China

Norwegian Participation at the Shanghai Children’s Book Fair

NORLA is taking part in the Shanghai Children’s Book Fair with a stand designed for meetings and professional networking. The two illustrators/authors Øyvind Torseter and Marianne Gretteberg Engedal (Skinkeape) will participate in the fair’s professional program and panel discussions. Both also serve on the jury for the Norwegian illustration exhibition at Bologna 2026.
In addition, several Norwegian publishers/agents will take part.

The initiative is carried out in collaboration with the Royal Norwegian Consulate in Shanghai.

December 2-December 5

Rome, Italy

Networking Event and Launch of the Guest of Honour Program during the Rome Book Fair Più libri più liberi

The book fair Più libri più liberi is dedicated to small and medium-sized publishers, and NORLA is looking forward to participating for the second time – focusing on Norway’s Guest of Honour initiative at Bologna 2026 and on Norwegian children’s literature in general.

And just like last year, we are hosting a networking event and gearing up for Bologna 2026 by launching the Guest of Honour concept and program. Also, Norwegian agents will take part in the fair’s fellowship and/or be present in the rights centre.

The program is organized in collaboration with the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Rome.