Three writers included in the anthology Odyssey discuss the inspiration for their stories and explore the central themes. The stories are: Distance by Salla Simukka (Finland), Lost in Transformation by Cornelia Travnicek (Austria), Everyone Knows Petter’s Gay by Endre Lund Eriksen (Norway). All are available on Gyldendal’s Danskportal.

Get sound advice on how to construct an interesting fictional character and/or narrator in this workshop, which consists of presentations and writing exercises. Please bring paper and pen.

In Danish

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

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

In Danish

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

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

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.

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

Three writers in conversation with Karl Fischer about their stories written for the anthology Odyssey. They will share with the audience the inspiration for their tales and discuss the central themes. The stories are: Breakwater by Michaela Holzinger (Austria), Heads or Tails by Elisabeth Steinkellner (Austria) and Mediterranean Cruise by Cathy Clement (Luxembourg).

All are available on Gyldendal’s Danskportal

In German