Mette Karlsvik
Encyclopedia
Mette Karlsvik is a Norwegian
author
and journalist
.
, Nordmøre
, and has an International Baccalaureate
from the Red Cross Nordic United World College
. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts
from the Glasgow School of Art
, a B.A. in journalism from the University of Bergen
, and a certificate from the Bergen Academy of Writing. She was awarded the 2005 Tarjei Vesaas' debutantpris
for her first novel, Vindauga i matsalen vender mot fjorden. In 2009 she published her first children's book, 1–2–TRE. Her latest book, Post oske, is scheduled for publication in October 2010.
Norway
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author
Author
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and journalist
Journalist
A journalist collects and distributes news and other information. A journalist's work is referred to as journalism.A reporter is a type of journalist who researchs, writes, and reports on information to be presented in mass media, including print media , electronic media , and digital media A...
.
Biography and career
Karlsvik was raised in FreiFrei
Frei is a village, island, and former municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. It is located in the present-day municipality of Kristiansund between the Kvernesfjord and Freifjord...
, Nordmøre
Nordmøre
Nordmøre is a traditional district in the Norwegian county of Møre og Romsdal. The area comprises the northern third of the county including the municipalities of Kristiansund, Averøy, Tingvoll, Surnadal, Rindal, Aure, Halsa, Eide, Sunndal, Gjemnes, and Smøla...
, and has an International Baccalaureate
IB Diploma Programme
The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is a two-year educational programme for students aged 16–19that provides an internationally accepted qualification for entry into higher education, and is recognised by universities worldwide. It was developed in the early to mid-1960s in Geneva by...
from the Red Cross Nordic United World College
Red Cross Nordic United World College
The Red Cross Nordic United World College , founded in 1995, is the ninth member of the family of United World Colleges. Patrons of the college and the movement include Nelson Mandela, Her Majesty Queen Noor of Jordan and Queen Sonja of Norway...
. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts
Bachelor of Fine Arts
In the United States and Canada, the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, usually abbreviated BFA, is the standard undergraduate degree for students seeking a professional education in the visual or performing arts. In some countries such a degree is called a Bachelor of Creative Arts or BCA...
from the Glasgow School of Art
Glasgow School of Art
Glasgow School of Art is one of only two independent art schools in Scotland, situated in the Garnethill area of Glasgow.-History:It was founded in 1845 as the Glasgow Government School of Design. In 1853, it changed its name to The Glasgow School of Art. Initially it was located at 12 Ingram...
, a B.A. in journalism from the University of Bergen
University of Bergen
The University of Bergen is located in Bergen, Norway. Although founded as late as 1946, academic activity had taken place at Bergen Museum as far back as 1825. The university today serves more than 14,500 students...
, and a certificate from the Bergen Academy of Writing. She was awarded the 2005 Tarjei Vesaas' debutantpris
Tarjei Vesaas' debutantpris
Tarjei Vesaas's debutantpris is a prize awarded annually for the best first literary work in Norwegian. It is awarded by the Norwegian Authors' Union, and the organisation's 9-member Literary Caucus constitutes the jury for the prize...
for her first novel, Vindauga i matsalen vender mot fjorden. In 2009 she published her first children's book, 1–2–TRE. Her latest book, Post oske, is scheduled for publication in October 2010.
External links
- Mette Karlsvik at Det Norske SamlagetDet Norske SamlagetDet Norske Samlaget is a Norwegian publishing house founded on 24 March 1868 with the aim to promote and publish books in Landsmål, now known as Nynorsk....
- Mette Karlsvik at Flamme Vorlag including interview, "Eg var ein tematisk romanforfattar"
- Cathrine Strøm, "Samtale med forfatteren Mette Karlsvik", Bergen Folkebibliotek Nettbiblioteket 2008