Ny norsk skjønnlitteratur for barn og unge – selektiv innkjøpsordning

This selective purchase scheme is designed to support the creation, publication, distribution and reading of new Norwegian fiction for children and young people. The program is specifically aimed at smaller publishers who release fewer titles each year, helping them get their titles evaluated and purchased for public libraries, thereby contributing to literary diversity. The Norwegian Arts Council purchases books both in print and e-book formats (except for picture books, which are purchased only in print) for distribution to Norwegian libraries. The scheme ensures that quality Norwegian children's and young adult fiction becomes accessible to libraries throughout Norway. Books are evaluated by a specialized assessment committee based on literary quality, craftsmanship, and appropriateness for the target audience. Publishers can submit up to three titles per application deadline. The purchase scheme covers different genres including novels, short stories, poetry, drama, and picture books written in Norwegian (Bokmål, Nynorsk or dialect) or translated from Sami or national minority languages.