Easter Holidays in NORLA
Our office is closed for the Easter holidays as of Monday, April 1. We will be back on Tuesday, April 7.
September 7-September 11 2016
Germany
Håkon Øvreås in Berlin
Meet Håkon Øvreås at the Internationales Literaturfestival in Berlin.
Håkon Øvreås is a poet and the author of the award-winning children’s book BRUNE (Brown), illustrated by Øyvind Torseter.
At the festival’s International Children’s and Young Adult Literature section BRUNE will be presented as a collection of aesthetically remarkable picture books
seen as examples of how innovative and challenging contemporary children’s books can be.
“Super-Bruno” is translated from the Norwegian by Angelika Kutsch, and published by Hanser Verlag through subsidy from NORLA.
Øvreås will be taking part in several events during the children’s festival: September 7, 8, 9 and 11.
He will also be taking part in a poetry night, September 9.
Read more about Håkon Øvreås and see all event details.
Upcoming activities
April 1-April 7
April 13-April 16
Italy
Norway is the Guest of Honour at the Bologna Children’s and Young Adult Book Fair
We are very pleased that Norway will be the Guest of Honour at the world’s largest children’s and young adult book fair, the Bologna Children’s Book Fair, in 2026. Norwegian children’s and young adult literature is rich in both expression and genres and addresses a wide range of themes that engage readers of all ages. The Guest of Honour programme offers a unique opportunity to showcase this breadth and bring our stories to the world.
April 22-April 25
Oslo, Norway
Seminar for New Translators of Norwegian Literature
NORLA wishes to contribute to the recruitment of more translators of Norwegian literature. We invite interested candidates to apply for a seminar for new translators, to be held in Oslo from 22–25 April 2026.