Maria Kjos Fonn (b. 1990) is one of the strongest young literary voices in Norway. For her first novel, “Kinderwhore”, she was nominated for the Norwegian Book Award “Brageprisen”. She is also established as a prominent essayist on issues like politics, feminism and society. “Memoria” is her first children’s book. She lives in Oslo, Norway.

Tarjei Vesaas’ Debutant Prize 2014

Aschehoug Debutant Stipend 2014

Nominated for the Brage Prize 2018 and the P2 Listeners’ Novel Prize 2018