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.
On 16–19 September, NORLA will host a delegation of Italian industry and media representatives in the run-up to Norway’s Guest of Honour appearance at the Bologna Children’s Book Fair in 2026.
The delegation will get to know Norwegian children’s and young adult authors and illustrators, gain an introduction to the Norwegian children’s and YA literature landscape, and build networks for future cooperation.
This year’s Gothenburg Book Fair takes place on September 25–29, with drama as one of its main focuses. The Norwegian Centre for New Playwriting – NCNP (Dramatikkens hus) will be participating, hosting an exciting program of Norwegian events. More details about the drama stage can be found here (in Swedish). Please see all English language events here.
From NORLA, Margit Walsø and Oliver Møystad will be attending the book fair. Please get in touch if you would like to schedule a meeting.
You can find us in the International Rights Centre, at table E06.
Please note that there are new application deadlines in 2025, with three deadlines in total, for Norwegian books in all genres:
1 February, 1 June and 1 October.