Book Trade Meeting in Tokyo and Nordic Author Presentations at the World Expo in Osaka

The Nordic embassies are joining forces to create a shared Nordic pavilion at the World Expo 2025 in Osaka. As part of this, a literary program will be presented:
Saturday, August 30, will be dedicated to children’s and young adult literature, while Sunday, August 31, will focus on crime fiction. From Norway, Jørn Lier Horst and Mariko Miyata-Jancey will take part.

In addition, the Norwegian Embassy is hosting a book trade meeting in Tokyo on Friday, August 29, featuring a panel discussion and networking session. Yukiko Duke is involved in shaping the joint Nordic program and will also serve as moderator. Andrine Pollen from NORLA will also take part in the trade meeting.

Upcoming activities

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 3-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 liberii 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.

In the lead-up to the book fair, we are organizing a full-day seminar for Italian translators and Norwegian language students from universities in Italy. The seminar will take place at Casa delle Traduzioni, and participants will have the opportunity to meet author and illustrator Malin Falch. The sessions will be led by established Italian translators of Norwegian literature.