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NORLA NORLA − Norwegian Literature Abroad, promotes the export of Norwegian literature.

NORLA disseminates knowledge about Norwegian books and authors abroad, and operations are financed by the Norwegian Ministry of Culture. NORLA was founded in 1978 and so far has contributed to translations of Norwegian books into 69 languages. NORLA offers a range of funding schemes, all of which are aimed at promoting the translation of Norwegian books. NORLA was responsible for the project: Norway as Guest of Honour at the Frankfurter Buchmesse 2019.

🏆 Norwegian crime fiction triumphs at the Petrona Award 2026! 📚We are thrilled that Norwegian author Ørjan N. Karlsson h...
22/10/2026

🏆 Norwegian crime fiction triumphs at the Petrona Award 2026! 📚
We are thrilled that Norwegian author Ørjan N. Karlsson has won the prestigious for Best Scandinavian Crime Novel of the Year for Into Thin Air, brilliantly translated into English by Ian Giles!

Originally published in Norway as Det siste stykket hjem, the novel is the first book in the gripping Jakob Weber crime series, set against the dramatic landscapes of Northern Norway.

The Petrona Award jury praises the novel's:
💬 “Perfect pacing and atmospheric storytelling”

And Jakob Weber's world is travelling far beyond Norway! 🌍 Rights have been sold to six countries: the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark and Bulgaria.

Congratulations to Ørjan N. Karlsson and Ian Giles on this fantastic achievement! 🎉

https://www.petronaaward.co.uk/p/2026-award.html

Gyldendal Agency Gyldendal Norsk Forlag

🎉 Today we’re celebrating the Norwegian and Sámi winners of this year’s Nordic Council literature prizes 2026:The 2026 N...
20/10/2026

🎉 Today we’re celebrating the Norwegian and Sámi winners of this year’s Nordic Council literature prizes 2026:

The 2026 Nordic Council Literature Prize is awarded to the novel Backwoods Fable (Láŋtdievvá / Planterhaug) by Sigbjørn Skåden from Sápmi / Norway.

The 2026 Nordic Council Children and Young People’s Literature Prize goes to the young adult novel You Alone. The Story of Gunvor Hofmo and Ruth Maier (Du eneste. Historien om Gunvor Hofmo og Ruth Maier), by Hilde Hagerup.

Congratulations! We are so proud of these two wonderful authors whose stories, voices and perspectives enrich Nordic literature and inspire readers across borders. 📚✨

About the books
https://norla.no/en/news/news-from-norla/sigbjorn-skaden-selected-title-author
https://norla.no/en/books/1707-you-alone-the-story-of-gunvor-hofmo-and-ruth-maier

https://www.norden.org/en/news/winners-2026-nordic-council-prizes-are-here

Gyldendal Norsk Forlag Gyldendal Agency Cappelen Damm Cappelen Damm Agency Nordisk Råds litteraturpris

Nine nominees from Norway for the 2027 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award! ✨We are delighted that eight authors and illustra...
16/10/2026

Nine nominees from Norway for the 2027 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award! ✨

We are delighted that eight authors and illustrators from Norway, along with one organisation promoting reading, are nominated to the prestigious Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award (ALMA) 2027!

We are proud to see such a wonderful range of literary voices, artistic talent and dedication to reading represented among the nominees from Norway and give them our warmest contratulations 🎉:

📖 Ánte Mihkkal Gaup
📖 Bjørn Ingvaldsen
📖 Gro Dahle
📖 Maria Parr
📖 Mary Ailonieida Sombán Mari
📖 Simon Stranger
📖 Sissel Horndal
📖 Svein Nyhus
📚Samisk bibliotektjeneste (Sámi Library Service)

A total of 277 candidates from 80 countries and regions have been nominated. The laureate will be announced on 6 April 2027.

Often referred to as the “Nobel Prize of Children's Literature”, ALMA is the world's largest award for children's and young adult literature, with a prize of SEK 5 million.

Established by the Swedish government in honour of Astrid Lindgren, the award celebrates outstanding contributions to literature and the importance of every child's right to great stories.

https://alma.se/en/nomination/candidates/nominated-candidates-2027

Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award Bjørn Ingvaldsen Simon Stranger Svein Nyhus

From Norway to seven countries – and Hollywood! 🎥 Spanning five generations and a century of European history, Maria San...
14/10/2026

From Norway to seven countries – and Hollywood! 🎥

Spanning five generations and a century of European history, Maria Sand’s All That Is Mine Is Yours (Alt mitt er ditt) is a sweeping family saga about love, inheritance, belonging and the ways in which the past shapes future generations.

Moving between Italy and Norway, the novel weaves together intimate family stories and major historical events, exploring the lasting impact of political ideologies, family secrets and unfulfilled dreams. With its vivid characters, emotional depth and cinematic storytelling, Sand’s ambitious novel has struck a chord with readers and critics alike.

Published by Forlaget Oktober in spring 2026, the novel received glowing reviews in Norway:
6/6 stars – Adresseavisen, which called it “the ultimate novel about nature and nurture”.
5/6 stars – VG, praising its ambition, beautiful writing and sweeping narrative.
5/6 stars – Dagbladet, celebrating it as a sparkling love story and family saga.
Aftenposten also highlighted Sand’s remarkable ability to bring both historical developments and individual scenes vividly to life.

And now the novel is making its mark internationally! 🌎

Translation rights have been sold to seven countries: Sweden, Denmark, Italy, Germany, Finland, Estonia, The Netherlands

Hollywood has taken notice, too! 🎬
Film and television rights have been optioned by acclaimed New York-based filmmakers Mona Fastvold and Brady Corbet, known for The Brutalist and The Testament of Ann Lee, through their production company Pre-Code.

An extraordinary international journey for Maria Sand’s third novel. Congratulations! 🥳

https://www.brunnagency.se/titles-by-maria-sand/allthatismineisyours

Verlagsgruppe Droemer Knaur Casa Editrice Nord Ambo Anthos uitgevers

Photo: Sophia Onimic

Norwegian crime fiction is making waves internationally! 🌊Eva Fretheim is fast becoming a major name in Norwegian crime ...
13/10/2026

Norwegian crime fiction is making waves internationally! 🌊

Eva Fretheim is fast becoming a major name in Norwegian crime fiction 🔫 and her books are now attracting attention far beyond Norway.

Rights to her acclaimed crime series featuring police investigator Vigdis Malmstrøm have been sold to eight international markets: Germany, Sweden, Denmark, the Netherlands, Finland, Italy, Bulgaria and Serbia.

Fretheim's novels have received outstanding reviews from Norwegian critics, who have praised her psychological insight, finely drawn characters, atmospheric settings and distinctive literary style.

Her second crime novel, The Bird King (Fuglekongen), won both the Riverton Prize 2024, Norway's leading crime fiction award, and the Glass Key Award 2025 for the best Nordic crime novel.

A remarkable international success for an author whose distinctive approach to crime fiction has already won over critics and readers at home!

https://winjeagency.com/authors/92-eva-fretheim

Tiden Norsk Forlag Winje Agency Rowohlt Verlag Bokförlaget Forum

Photo: Anna-Julia Granberg

Norwegian Literature Travels: New Norwegian Books in German! 🇳🇴🇩🇪We’re at the Frankfurter Buchmesse! The Nordic Countrie...
09/10/2026

Norwegian Literature Travels: New Norwegian Books in German! 🇳🇴🇩🇪

We’re at the Frankfurter Buchmesse! The Nordic Countries‘ catalogue features a selection of Norwegian books recently published in German translation. Here are six titles to discover!

📖 FICTION

⛴️ Frode Grytten: The Day that Nils Vik Died
🇩🇪 Der letzte Tag des Fährmanns
A moving story about farewells and the places we call home.
Ina Kronenberger | Penguin

🏙️ Nikolai Torgersen: Streets I Have Lived
🇩🇪 Straßen. Ein Leben
A raw, deeply personal account of life on the margins.
Andreas Donat | MÄRZ Verlag

🍂 Kathrine Nedrejord: The Sami Problem
🇩🇪 Acht Jahreszeiten
A powerful exploration of Sámi identity and belonging.
Stefan Pluschkat | Eichborn Verlag

🌍 NON-FICTION

❄️ Ingvild Holtan-Hartwig: The Tundra Doctor
🇩🇪 Polarherz
A young doctor’s encounters with life in Norway’s Sámi heartland.
Ebba D. Drolshagen | Piper Verlag

📰 Åsne Seierstad: Never Say War. Life Inside Russia
🇩🇪 Der Krieg ist anderswo. Russland von innen
An eye-opening journey into Russian society.
Anja Lerz Anja Lerz | Hanser Literaturverlage

👻 CHILDREN’S BOOKS

🌫️ Pernille Radeid & Jannicke Hansen (illus.): Unsolved Mysteries from Around the World
🇩🇪 Wenn der Nebel flüstert
Eerie tales and mysteries from around the globe!
Stefan Pluschkat & Maike Dörries | Thienemann

📍 Visit us at the Nordic Countries‘ joint stand, Hall 3.1, B70, and explore the catalogue!

Nikolai Torgersen Kathrine Nedrejord Åsne Seierstad Jannicke Norwegische Botschaft in Berlin Cappelen Damm Agency Cappelen Damm Kagge Forlag Oslo Literary Forlaget Oktober ASCHEHOUG FORLAG

Statsbudsjettet 2027: Lovende signaler om NorgeskunnskapI fjor advarte NORLA mot regjeringens forslag om å avvikle Norge...
08/10/2026

Statsbudsjettet 2027: Lovende signaler om Norgeskunnskap

I fjor advarte NORLA mot regjeringens forslag om å avvikle Norgeskunnskap, som vi mener vil svekke undervisningen i norsk språk og litteratur internasjonalt. Ordningen er et viktig fundament for alle som studerer norsk ved universiteter utenfor Norge, og for rekrutteringen av nye oversettere som bringer norsk litteratur til lesere over hele verden.

I forslaget til statsbudsjett 2027 ser vi en gledelig utvikling: I Utenriksdepartementets budsjettforslag er det foreslått en ny post for interessefremme, som blant annet skal dekke en ny tilskuddsordning for Norgeskunnskap i utlandet.

Innretning og omfang er foreløpig ikke avklart og vil avhenge av prioriteringer og tilgjengelige midler. NORLA følger saken tett og håper ordningen videreføres slik at kvaliteten og kontinuiteten i norskundervisningen ved universitetene sikres.

Les vårt opprinnelige innspill om Norgeskunnskap her:

https://norla.no/nb/aktuelt/norla/bevar-norgeskunnskap-norlas-hoeringsinnspill-til-statsbudsjettet-2026

Photo: planet-volume / Unsplash

NORLA’s Day 2 at the Frankfurter Buchmesse!📚Come and visit us at the joint Nordic stand in 👉🏼 Hall 3.1, B70! While you’...
08/10/2026

NORLA’s Day 2 at the Frankfurter Buchmesse!📚

Come and visit us at the joint Nordic stand in
👉🏼 Hall 3.1, B70!

While you’re here, be sure to pick up a copy of this beautifully designed catalogue, „New Nordic Literature in German“, featuring recent and upcoming German translations of books from across the Nordic countries.

From fiction and non-fiction to children’s and young adult literature, there’s plenty to discover, including exciting titles by Norwegian 🇳🇴 authors!

We look forward to seeing you at the Nordic stand! 🧡

Margit Walsø Andrine Pollen Oliver Moystad Norwegische Botschaft in Berlin

Banned Books Week 2026: Norwegian children’s books challenge taboosThis week is Banned Books Week: it draws attention to...
07/10/2026

Banned Books Week 2026:
Norwegian children’s books challenge taboos

This week is Banned Books Week: it draws attention to censorship and restrictions on books – and to the importance of access to literature and the freedom to read.

The topic is particularly timely as the international publishing world gathers at Frankfurter Buchmesse this week, where freedom to publish and freedom of expression are also on the agenda:
https://www.buchmesse.de/en/press/press-releases/2026-09-28-frankfurt-calling-ai-freedom-publish-and-new-generation-cultural?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Norwegian children’s literature has a tradition of taking young readers seriously, also when it comes to difficult or taboo subjects.

Svein Nyhus and Gro Dahle have explored domestic violence and abuse, while Anna Fiske talks openly about bodies, sexuality and different ways of becoming a family.

Fiske’s How Do You Make a Baby? has been removed from school libraries in the US and has met resistance in other countries. In China, Fiske was asked to remove depictions of genitalia and same-sex relationships from a planned edition of the book. She refused.

In Russia, Women in Battle by Marta Breen and Jenny Jordahl faced an 18+ restriction after they refused to remove content about homosexuality. The book was later withdrawn from the Russian market.

These examples remind us that the freedom to read – and the freedom to publish – cannot be taken for granted.

Photo Anna Fiske: Lina Hindrum
Photo Jenny Jordahl (left): Sara Fuchs
Photo Marta Breen (right): Åsmund Holien

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