Could elves actually be trolls—and what can we do about it? Oh, and who is the Man in the Moon?

 

A warm welcome to a cozy reading session here at the library with Eva Þengilsdóttir. Eva will read from two of her newly published books, Auðnar – engum líkur and Ljós heimsins, both released this autumn by Sögur Publishing. Following the reading, she will lead some fun activities.

 

Ljós heimsins (Light of the World) tells the story of a boy who struggles to fall asleep at night. He lives with his grandparents, who do everything they can to help him drift off. They sing to him and read to him every evening, showering him with kisses and hugs—yet he doesn’t even let out a single yawn. Eventually, they fall asleep, completely exhausted, but Kalli remains wide awake. Then, one evening, he notices the moon hanging in the sky—looking dim and decidedly lopsided. Being a helpful sort, he naturally tries to do something about it. The book is illustrated by artist Gerði Steinarsdóttir.

 

Elves and trolls take center stage in the children’s book Auðnar – engum líkur (Auðnar – Unlike Any Other). For ages, the elves had dreamed of having a child. They had written this wish in the clouds, whispered it to the mountains, and shared it with one another. Finally, their wish came true when little

Auðnar appeared—wonderfully beautiful and unlike anyone else. The book engages creatively with Icelandic cultural heritage, and the narrative—told through both words and images—is lively and entertaining. We are all different, yet we all want to feel a sense of belonging. This story speaks to both children and adults, opening the door to an important conversation.

 

Eva has previously published the children’s books Nála riddarasaga and Gerðu eins og ég, Hvati og dýrin. She has also written content for children for television and preschools.

 

Come and enjoy the occasion with us. We look forward to seeing you!

 

We encourage you to attend the event in an environmentally friendly manner. Akureyri bus system is free and all buses stop in the city center 300 meters from the library