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The International Children’s Literature Hay Festival Aarhus took place 26–29 October 2017. Entry to events was free. For information contact hayfestivalaarhus@gmail.com.

Children Primary

Event 4

Film: The Little Prince

– Venue: ÆSKEN

The film version of The Little Prince was inspired by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s classic children’s book from 1943. In the film, a mother attempts to prepare her young daughter for an academic future on a very tight schedule. Follow the girl’s magical and adventurous journey when she rediscovers the importance of following one’s heart.

Danish

7+
1 hour 45 minutes
Free but ticketed
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Event 5

Ævar Þór Benediktsson, Katherine Woodfine and Maria Turtschaninoff in conversation with Manu Sareen

About my Story: Books, Fireplaces and Curious Doors: Stories as Gateways to Other Dimensions

– Venue: SCENETRAPPEN

Three writers whose work is included in the anthology Quest talk to Manu Sareen about their tales and discuss the central themes. The stories are: The Great Book Escape by Ævar Þór Benediktsson (Iceland), The Travel Agency by Maria Turtschaninoff (Finland) and Between the Trees by Katherine Woodfine (UK). All are available on Gyldendal’s Danskportal.

In English and Danish

8+
Free but ticketed
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Event 6

Illustration Hub with Mette-Kirstine Bak

– Venue: UDSIGTEN

Drop in to the Illustration Hub where you can watch professional artists at work, from first stroke to finished book. Join in a workshop or simply watch and be inspired.

In Danish

8+
2 hours
Free but ticketed
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Event 7

Come and see the Ginormous Pear

– Venue: PUSTERUMMET

An exhibition by the publishing house Gyldendal of the author and illustrator Jakob Martin Strid’s world, together with other well-loved children’s books. There will be readings and activities throughout the festival.

In Danish

3+
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Event 8

Adventures of the Ozobots

– Venue: BØRNELAB

Have fun creating your own robot in this workshop and design your own magic maps.

In Danish

10+
2 hours
Free but ticketed
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Event 9

Turn the book inside out

– Venue: ALTANEN

We need your help to give new life to old books. In this workshop you can create book art by making figures from the pages, or compose poetry through rearranging words and phrases. We provide books and suggestions to get you started.

8+
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Event 10

Audiobooks 101

– Venue: TWEENS LAB/MAKER SPACE

eReolen GO! produce online ebooks and audiobooks for children and young people. They invite you to learn more about audiobooks through a series of fun events.

In Danish

8+
Free but ticketed
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Event 11

Aline Sax and Anna Woltz in conversation with Rebecca Bach Lauritsen

How to be yourself – names, family and how to find the true you

– Venue: LILLE SAL

Two Aarhus39 authors talk to Rebecca Bach Lauritsen about the inspiration for their stories included in the anthology Quest. Aline Sax is from Belgium, Anna Woltz is from the Netherlands.

In English and Danish

8+
Free but ticketed
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Event 12

Official Festival Opening

– Venue: RAMPEN

Join us in celebrating with words and music the official opening of the International Children’s Literature Hay Festival.

Free, but limited seating (ticketed)
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Event 13

Come and see the Ginormous Pear

– Venue: PUSTERUMMET

An exhibition by the publishing house Gyldendal of the author and illustrator Jakob Martin Strid’s world, together with other well-loved children’s books. There will be readings and activities throughout the festival.

In Danish

3+
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Event 14

Maria Parr and Ævar Þór Benediktsson

Illustrated Readings

– Venue: SCENETRAPPEN

Readings in Norwegian, Icelandic and Danish by two of Europe’s best young authors, whose work is published in the anthology Quest, will be illustrated live on stage. The stories are: A Trip to Town by Maria Parr (Norway) and The Great Book Escape by Ævar Þór Benediktsson (Iceland).

Both stories are available on Gyldendals Danskportal

In Danish, Norwegian and Icelandic

Moderator: Mette Rabæk
Illustrator: Signe Parkins

8+
Free but ticketed
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Event 18

Come and see the Ginormous Pear

– Venue: PUSTERUMMET

An exhibition by the publishing house Gyldendal of the author and illustrator Jakob Martin Strid’s world, together with other well-loved children’s books. There will be readings and activities throughout the festival.

In Danish

3+
This event has taken place

Event 19

Adventures of the Ozobots

– Venue: BØRNELAB

Make your own robot in this fun workshop and design magic maps.

In Danish

8+
1 hour 30 mins
Free but ticketed
This event has taken place

Event 20

Turn the book inside out

– Venue: ALTANEN

We need your help to give new life to old books. In this workshop you can create book art by making figures from the pages, or compose poetry through rearranging words and phrases. We provide books and suggestions to get you started.

8+
1 hour 30 mins
This event has taken place

Event 21

Audiobooks 101

– Venue: TWEENS LAB/MAKER SPACE

eReolen GO! produce online ebooks and audiobooks for children and young people. They invite you to learn more about audiobooks through a series of fun events.

In Danish

8+
Free but ticketed
This event has taken place

Event 159

Film: The Little Prince

– Venue: ÆSKEN

The film version of The Little Prince was inspired by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s classic children’s book from 1943. In the film, a mother attempts to prepare her young daughter for an academic future on a very tight schedule. Follow the girl’s magical and adventurous journey when she rediscovers the importance of following one’s heart.

Danish

7+
1 hour 45 minutes
Free but ticketed
This event has taken place

Event 22

Katherine Rundell and Nataly E. Savina in conversation with Manu Sareen

Detours to Nangiala – Great Adventures and Dealing with Loss

– Venue: BIBIANA

Two writers talk about their stories included in the anthology Quest. They will share with the audience the inspiration for their tales, and discuss the central themes. The stories are: Beware Low-Flying Girls by Katherine Rundell (UK) and The Roof by Nataly E. Savina (Germany).

Both are available on Gyldendal’s Danskportal

In English and Danish

8+
Free but ticketed
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Event 23

Kenneth Bøgh Andersen

Behind the Books

– Venue: RAMPEN

A talk by award-winning author Kenneth bøgh Andersen on the fantastic and horrifying universe he has created.

In Danish

8+
Free but ticketed
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Event 24

Ludovic Flamant and Annelise Heurtier

About my Story: Mystery, Music and Journeys Within

– Venue: LILLE SAL

Two writers talk about their stories published in the anthology Quest. They will share with the audience the inspiration for their tale, and discuss the central themes. The stories are: Pipounette’s House by Ludovic Flamant (Belgium) and The Journey Within by Annelise Heurtier (France).

Both stories are available on Gyldendals Danskportal

In French

8+
Free but ticketed
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Event 25

Come and see the Ginormous Pear

– Venue: PUSTERUMMET

An exhibition by the publishing house Gyldendal of the author and illustrator Jakob Martin Strid’s world, together with other well-loved children’s books. There will be readings and activities throughout the festival.

In Danish

3+
This event has taken place

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