Fellowship in Oslo (Non-fiction literature)
NORLA has the pleasure of inviting foreign publishers and editors of non-ficiton literature to apply for our fellowship program, which this year will take place in Oslo from June 16 – 19.
September 9-September 11 2024
Oslo, Norway
Norwegian-Italian book trade meeting
The Norwegian Guest of Honour project for the Bologna International Children’s Book Fair is in the works. We are now looking forward to a Norwegian-Italian book trade meeting taking place in Oslo from September 9th – 11th. The program comprises a range of events, like visits to Norwegian publishing houses, as well as meetings between Norwegian and Italian editors. The event is a collaboration between Istituto Italiano di Cultura di Oslo and NORLA.
Read more about the event in New Italian Books
Upcoming activities
June 16-June 19
Oslo, Norway
June 25
The Hague, Netherlands
Highlighting Norwegian fiction in The Netherlands
On Thursday, 25 June, NORLA and the Royal Norwegian Embassy in The Hague will host a seminar for Dutch publishers focusing on contemporary Norwegian fiction.
NORLA’s Selected Spring Titles will be presented by NORLA’s representative, as well as by Norwegian literary agents, and Dutch translators. The presentations will be followed by a speed-dating session with publishers.
After the seminar there will be a reception for invited guests celebrating Paula Stevens, winner of the 2026 Fosse Prize for Translators of Norwegian Literature.
August 1
Application deadline: Author and lecturer visits to institutions of higher learning abroad
NORLA administrates the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ scheme for travel grants for authors and lecturers who will visit institutions of higher learning abroad where instruction is given in the Norwegian language.