May 28 2021
Norway

Marie Aubert at Nordic Literature Night during the Leizig Book Fair

The critically acclaimed Norwegian author Marie Aubert takes part in the event Nordic Literature Night – Nordische Literaturnacht – with four other Nordic authors, during the Leipzig Book Fair.
The event is moderated by Thomas Böhm, and will be streamed on 28 May from 19:00 (CET).

Description:
Five countries, five authors, five new books.
Join a journey of discovery through new releases from Northern Europe during the Nordic Literature Night!

Participants:
Marie Aubert, Pascal Engman, Olli Jalonen, Peder Frederik Jensen, Auður Ava Ólafsdóttir, Thomas Böhm (Moderator)

Marie Aubert’s award-winning novel Grown-ups has been translated into German by Ursel Allenstein. Erwachsene Menschen is published by Rowohlt.

Organizers:
Nordic Forum – Royal Danish Embassy, ​​Embassy of Finland, Finnish Institute in Germany, Embassy of Iceland, Royal Norwegian Embassy, ​​Swedish Embassy
Co-organizers: Icelandic Literature Center, NORLA – Norwegian Literature Abroad, Swedish Arts Council,
The event also receives support from the Nordic Council of Ministers.

Read more

More information will soon be available here
And on the book fair’s website

Read more about Aubert’s novel

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 3-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 liberii 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.

In the lead-up to the book fair, we are organizing a full-day seminar for Italian translators and Norwegian language students from universities in Italy. The seminar will take place at Casa delle Traduzioni, and participants will have the opportunity to meet author and illustrator Malin Falch. The sessions will be led by established Italian translators of Norwegian literature.