Ignite Talk

The Ignite Talk will explore why involving children in literary awards (like the Danish “Orlaprisen”) can transform how they engage with books. We’ll inspire librarians with practical ways to include children in decision-making around reading initiatives. Attendees will leave with a deeper understanding of why children’s perspectives are key to fostering a love of reading and how democratic processes can create lifelong readers. 

Hosts

Mette Rabæk
Mette works in the children and family-section at the main library in Aarhus, Dokk1. Mette is the project manager on Orlaprisen and works with reading facilitation activities for children in the library. Mette is educated as a teacher and has a master’s in children’s literature and media.  

Louise Mellerup Andersen
Louise works at Åby Library, a branch library in the suburbs of Aarhus. Louise works in the children’s and family section with activities for children in the library. Louise is the project coordinator on Orlaprisen.