Focus on Norwegian and Nordic literature for young readers in Serbia

The Department of Scandinavian Studies at the University in Belgrade is organizing an exhibition of Nordic children’s and YA literature translated into Serbian from October 2nd to 8th. They are hosting several smaller events in connection with the exhibition, including panel discussions, book launches, and lectures for students. One of the collaborators is the Norwegian Embassy in Belgrade.

On Thursday, October 3rd, NORLA’s Andrine Pollen will participate in a panel discussion on Nordic children’s and YA literature alongside Nina Christensen from the University of Aarhus and the Swedish children’s book author and illustrator Sara Lundberg. She will also give a lecture to students at the Department of Scandinavian Studies on Friday, October 4th.

Upcoming activities

February 26

Meeting of NORLA’s expert committee for non-fiction

Meeting of NORLA’s expert committee for non-fiction, for the consideration of applications for translation subsidies with deadline 2 February.

March 1

Application deadline: Sample translation of Norwegian literature

Publishers, agents and translators abroad and in Norway can apply to NORLA for subsidies for sample translations.

NORLA at The London Bookfair

The London Book Fair (LBF) is one of the largest and most important international trade fairs for the book and publishing industry, where the entire global publishing and media community comes together to make deals, network, and explore future content and trends.