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.
November 28-November 29 2015
India
Elin Grimstad in Delhi
Meet the Sun and the Moon – and author/illustrator Elin Grimstad who has made a beautifully illustrated book about them, in several events at the Bookaroo festival in Delhi, India. See below for details.
The book is available in English, Bengali and Hindi – all published by Sampark Publishing through subsidies from NORLA.
About the book:
Moon says to himself – why can’t I shine as brightly as the sun. He tries to shine as brightly as the sun. But it does not happen. Find out more from the pages of the wonderfully illustrated brilliant story that combines fun learning and knowledge of the solar system.
November 28:
10.30: Moonazing
Let Elin Grimstad open your eyes to the mysteries and magic of the moon.
For ages 4-6
November 29:
12.00: Suntillating
Elin Grimstad brings the moon, sun and stars to life.
For ages 6-8
15.00: Moonalicious
Take a patch of the sky, catch a ray of falling sunlight, add a sprinkling of stars with a dash of moondust. Mix well for a mouthwatering moonscape.
For ages 8-10
Visit the book’s Facebook page here.
Read more about the book in English here and in Norwegian here.
See a film about the making of the book (in Norwegian) here.
The complete Bookaroo festival program is available here.
Visit the festival website.
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.