Sylvia Kall – Translator of the Month

NORLA’s Translator of the Month in April is Sylvia Kall, who translates from Norwegian into German. She holds a PhD in German literary studies and lives in Mülheim an der Ruhr. Her first translation was Ibsen. Kunstnerens vei by Bjørn Hemmer, published in Germany in 2009 as Ibsen: Der Weg des Künstlers. This was a particularly exciting project, as she herself introduced the book to the German market and was involved in securing funding for the publication. She also worked closely with the author to adapt the book for a German readership. Since then, Sylvia has translated non-fiction by Morten A. Strøksnes, Erling Sandmo and Anne Sverdrup-Thygeson, as well as fiction by Nina Lykke and Helene Flood.

2026-03-13

Bologna 2026 Programme is out!

2026-03-10

NORLA’s Selected Titles for Spring 2026 are here!

2026-02-10

Staff Changes in NORLA

2026-03-24

Thank you, Leipzig Book Fair 2026!

NORLA offers a number of application-based schemes that promote Norwegian literature on the international market.

For translators

Do you translate from Norwegian to another language? Here you can find a number of grant schemes, for both direct translations and skills development for translators.

For agents and publishers

Do you represent one or more authors from Norway? Both Norwegian agents and foreign publishers can apply for our grant schemes.

For organisers

Are you organising a literature festival or conference abroad? If so you can apply for a grant to invite Norwegian authors and lecturers from Norway to your events. This also applies to universities that teach Norwegian subjects.

NORLA's activities to promote the export of Norwegian literature

April 1-April 7

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.

Wishing you all a Happy Easter!

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.

Selected Titles Spring 2026

Books from Norway

At Books from Norway you will find information in English about Norwegian books in all genres. Both Norwegian authors’ rights holders and Norwegian translators can register here. The website provides information about Norwegian literature in all genres; fiction, non-fiction and literature for children and young adults. Welcome to Books from Norway!