Per Olov Enquist to be Honored at Scandinavia House in NYC on March 31

Per Olov Enquist, one of Sweden's most celebrated contemporary writers, will be honored at Scandinavia House in New York on Monday, March 31. Enquist's novels, plays and short stories have been published in 26 countries, and his latest novel The Book About Blanche and Marie received widespread acclaim all over the world. Mr. Enquist will be joined by translator Tiina Nunnally and Overlook publisher Peter Mayer. For more information: (212) 879-9779.

Per Olov Enquist's THREE CAVE MOUNTAIN

Acclaimed Swedish author Per Olov Enquist's first foray into children's literature is Three Cave Mountain, published in hardcover earlier this year. Fascinating and dream-like, this tale for children by tells the story of Mina, who wakes up one night to find that a crocodile has bitten her on the bottom. Her tired parents don’t recognize the seriousness of the situation, but Mina’s Grandpa knows what to do. He takes Mina, her sister, and their cousins on a dangerous journey up Three Cave Mountain. What they find there will leave them changed forever. Offering a sweet and original glimpse into the mind of a perky and irrepressible child, this book will thrill younger and older readers alike. Enquist is also the author of two novels for adults: The Book About Blanche and Marie and The Royal Physician's Visit.