NORLA at the Rome Book Fair and Italian Networking Event

From December 4–6, NORLA will attend the Rome Book Fair, Più libri più liber, for the first time, motivated by Norway’s upcoming role as Guest of Honour at the Bologna Book Fair in 2026. Alongside a tour of the fair, NORLA will meet with small and medium-sized publishers.

On Thursday, December 5, NORLA is hosting a networking event in collaboration with the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Rome. The aim is to provide information on NORLA’s activities and to establish connections between Italian publishers and Norwegian literary agents.

At this event, Siri Nergaard, professor at the University of South-Eastern Norway (Universitetet i Sørøst-Norge), will deliver a presentation on Norwegian literature and translation into Italian, and Bruno Giancarlo from the Italian Publishers Association (AIT) will offer insights into the Italian book trade.

Read more about Norway being Guest of Honour at the Bookfair in Bologna 2026 here
Visit the Rome Book Fair website

Upcoming activities

October 31

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 1 October.

November 14-November 16

Shanghai, China

Norwegian Participation at the Shanghai Children’s Book Fair

NORLA is taking part in the Shanghai Children’s Book Fair with a stand designed for meetings and professional networking. The two illustrators/authors Øyvind Torseter and Marianne Gretteberg Engedal (Skinkeape) will participate in the fair’s professional program and panel discussions. Both also serve on the jury for the Norwegian illustration exhibition at Bologna 2026.
In addition, several Norwegian publishers/agents will take part.

The initiative is carried out in collaboration with the Royal Norwegian Consulate in Shanghai.

December 2-December 5

Rome, Italy

Networking Event and Launch of the Guest of Honour Program during the Rome Book Fair Più libri più liberi

The book fair Più libri più liberi is dedicated to small and medium-sized publishers, and NORLA is looking forward to participating for the second time – focusing on Norway’s Guest of Honour initiative at Bologna 2026 and on Norwegian children’s literature in general.

And just like last year, we are hosting a networking event and gearing up for Bologna 2026 by launching the Guest of Honour concept and program. Also, Norwegian agents will take part in the fair’s fellowship and/or be present in the rights centre.

The program is organized in collaboration with the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Rome.