NORLA and Veronica Salinas to the Cairo book fair

NORLA will be attending the Cairo book fair, January 27 – February 4, to become better acquainted with the Arab book market and in preparation of Norway being the guest of honour at the Cairo book fair in 2024.

This year we have picture-book creator Veronica Salinas with us, who will present the Arabic translations of her books at several venues, including the Diwan bookshop on Friday, February 3: https://www.facebook.com/events/699796644945778.

Visit the Cairo book fair at Facebook

Upcoming activities

April 14-April 21

Easter Holidays in NORLA

Our office is closed for the Easter holidays as of Monday, April 14. We will be back on Tuesday, April 22.

Wishing you all a Happy Easter!

April 23-April 26

Oslo, Norway

Seminar for aspiring translators of Norwegian literature

NORLA aims to recruit more translators of Norwegian Literature. We look forward to welcoming interested participants to take part in our seminar for new translators, which will be held in Oslo from April 23-26, 2025.

May 1

Deadline: Nominate candidates for NORLA’s Translator's Award 2025

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 2025 award will be given to a translator of fiction.

We would very much like to hear from you about deserving candidates!