The Norwegian Embassy in London and NORLA invite translators from Norwegian to English to a lunch seminar at the Ambassador’s residence on 24 November. Publisher Karen Sullivan, Orenda Books, will moderate a conversation with authors Helga Flatland and Ingrid Christophersen. In addition, the translators will meet the authors Bjørn Vatne, Endre Ruset, Jon Ståle Ritland and Silje Ree. A number of journalists and publishers have also been invited.
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NORLA annually hands out an award to a talented emerging translator of Norwegian literature. The award is given for translations directly from Norwegian as an encouragement towards continued efforts.
The 2024 award will be given to a translator of non-fiction.
NORLA have the pleasure of inviting American publishing editors to a book trade meeting in connection with the PEN World Voices festival, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year.
Author Vigdis Hjorth is on the program, and several meetings will be arranged between Norwegian literary agents and representatives from the American publishing industry.
The book trade meeting is organized in collaboration with the Norwegian Consulate General in New York.
NORLA invites foreign publishers, editors, and scouts of adult fiction to apply for our fellowship program, which this year will take place in Oslo from June 4th – 7th.
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