In October, 2005, Princess Märtha Louise of Norway will launch her her newly published children's book, "Why Kings & Queens Don't Wear Crowns” (Skandisk, Inc., 2005). The book tells the touching story of little Prince Olav, who came to Norway from Denmark in 1905 with his parents King Haakon and Queen Maud, and why the Norwegian royalty don't wear crowns. More details and dates are listed here:
10/17/2005 :: "Why Kings & Queens Don't Wear Crowns" - Readings & Book Signings with Princess Märtha Louise of Norway:
The program is as follows, more details TBA.
New York:
Saturday, October 8:
11:30 - 1:30 pm: Reading and book signing at Scandinavia House
Address: 58 Park Avenye, NYC
Info: (212) 879-9779
Sunday, October 9:
9 am: Appearance on "Fox and Friends" (Fox News Channel). Check your local listings for times.
Minot, ND, Norsk Høstfest:
Wednesday, October 12:
11 am-1 pm: Reading and book signing, Oslo Hall
4 pm-6 pm: Reading and book signing, Oslo Hall
Info: (701) 852-2368
Thursday, October 13:
Special Event:
9:45 am: Opening of Svein Nyhus Original Illustrations Exhibit for "Why Kings and Queens Don't Wear Crowns" in Troll Stroll Hall. H.E. Knut Vollebaek, The Norwegian Ambassador to the United States, will participate in the opening ceremonies.
11 am-1 pm: Reading and book signing, Oslo Hall
3 pm-5 pm: Reading and book signing, Oslo Hall
Info: (701) 852-2368
Seattle:
Saturday, October 15:
10:30 am- 12:30 pm: Reading and book signing at Central Library
Address: 1000 Fourth Ave., Seattle, WA
Info: (206) 386-4636
2:30 pm-4:30 pm: Reading and book signing at All for Kids Books and More
Address: 2900 NE Blakeley Street, Seattle, WA
Info: (206) 526-2768
Poulsbo:
Sunday, October 16:
11 am - 12:30pm : Reading and book signing at Sons of Norway Hall
Address: 18891 Front Street, Poulsbo, WA
Info: (360) 779-5909
3 pm - 5 pm: Reading and book signing at Nordic Heritage Museum
Address: 3014 NW 67th Street, Seattle, WA
Info: (206) 789-5707
Los Angeles:
Tuesday, October 18 :
6 pm-8 pm: Reading and book signing at Angelo M Icaboni Public Library
Address: 4990 Clark Avenue, Lakewood, CA
Info: (562) 866-1777