by Mie Harris Storbekken | Jun 2, 2026 | News
A new geopolitical situation is putting democracy, freedom of expression, and values we have long taken for granted under pressure. New times demand new answers, and inspired by Bjørnson’s legacy, we have invited young people between the ages of 18 and 30 to think,...
by Mie Harris Storbekken | Mar 25, 2026 | News
The 2026 Bjørnson Prize is awarded to Swedish author Sara Stridsberg for her literary works, which are marked by high literary quality and characterized by a deep and enduring commitment to human vulnerability, the structures of power, and the dark sides of society. –...
by Mie Harris Storbekken | Mar 25, 2026 | News
Ali Smith, Sara Stridsberg, Elif Shafak, David Szalay, and Georgi Gospodinov to attend the Norwegian Festival of Literature 2026 What does Europe mean—politically, culturally, and literarily? Europe is the focus of this year’s festival, and we invite you to join us...
by Mie Harris Storbekken | Jan 20, 2026 | News
Ali Smith, David Szalay, Georgi Gospodinov, Kathrine Nedrejord, Åsne Seierstad, and Lars Mytting to attend the Norwegian Literature Festival 2026 The stage is set for another fantastic festival experience in 2026, and many names are already confirmed. Ali Smith from...
by Olivia Lasky | Apr 2, 2025 | News, Program for voksne
The Bjørnson Prize 2025 is awarded to the Finnish-Estonian author Sofi Oksanen for her epic authorship and commitment to human rights, and for keenly portraying the realities faced by women, both in times of war and peace. Oksanen is an active participant in the...
by Olivia Lasky | Apr 2, 2025 | News, Pegasus, Program for alle, Program for voksne
Haruki Murakami, Kathrine Nedrejord, Hernan Diaz, Synnøve Persen, Sofi Oksanen, Ingeborg Arvola, Sigbjørn Skåden, Jón Kalman Stefánsson, Mikael Niemi, Johan Harstad, Saia Stueng, Priya Bains, Nina Jankowicz, Anne With, Kyrre Andreassen, and Sergej Lebedev are among...
by Olivia Lasky | Feb 26, 2025 | News, Program for voksne
Sergei Lebedev is a Russian author, journalist, and editor. He has written five novels, four of which deal with the Stalin era and the consequences of the totalitarian regime for today’s Russia. Lebedev will be holding this year’s keynote speech, Literature as a...
by Olivia Lasky | Oct 21, 2024 | News
The Norwegian Festival of Literature is turning 30! Since 1994, the Norwegian Festival of Literature has played a significant role in the Nordic region. It has shown that it’s possible to create a festival with high artistic ambitions, while also being popular...
by Olivia Lasky | May 27, 2024 | News
“Ensuring good reading skills encompasses everything from democracy to imagination; without good reading skills, it’s difficult to actively participate in society. Moreover, without reading literary texts—whether short or long—it becomes harder to develop an...
by Olivia Lasky | Apr 4, 2024 | News
The Bjørnson Prize for 2024 is awarded to Danish author Caspar Eric for his poetic oeuvre and strong commitment to bringing important themes into the broader, collective conversation. From the jury’s rationale:His latest work, New Balances, from 2023, has been...
