# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Book Talk with Swedish Author Elin Anna Labba
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 14 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Mon, 14 Sep, 2026 at 08:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us for an evening with Swedish Sámi author Elin Anna LabbaAbout this EventThe Embassy of Sweden is pleased to welcome acclaimed Swedish Sámi author Elin Anna Labba for a conversation moderated by Dr. Elizabeth Rule (Chickasaw Nation), distinguished Indigenous scholar.The discussion will center on Labba's internationally acclaimed book,  (Far inte till havet), which explores the forced displacement of Sámi communities in northern Scandinavia following twentieth-century hydroelectric development. Through archival research, oral histories, and literary storytelling, the work examines themes of memory, identity, resilience, and Indigenous relationships to land.Together, Labba and Dr. Rule will explore Indigenous storytelling, cultural heritage, and the role of literature in preserving histories, strengthening cultural continuity, and advancing dialogue across communities and borders.After the program books will be available for purchase via Bridge Street Books.Program6:00 PM | Doors open & light refreshments6:30 PM | Artist Talk7:30 PM | Book SigningThis event is part of Elin Anna Labba's U.S. tour organized by the University of Minnesota Press and the Embassy of Sweden's Indigenous cultural exchange initiative.Elin Anna Labba’s U.S. tour is supported by the Swedish Arts Council (Statens kulturråd) and the Swedish Institute, whose support has made it possible to introduce her work to audiences across the United States and further strengthen cultural connections between Sweden and North America.Practical Information:Government issued photo ID is required. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/d69a42e0-a4f6-11f1-8345-8160f1306c66-rimg-w494-h740-dce84828-gmir.jpg
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/book-talk-with-swedish-author-elin-anna-labba/100001997268163843
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
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- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
  - Location: Embassy of Sweden
  - Languages: English

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Washington
- **state**: DC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Embassy of Sweden
- **lat**: 38.901964
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- **full address**: Embassy of Sweden, 2900 K St NW, Washington, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Book Talk with Swedish Author Elin Anna Labba being held?
  - **A:** Book Talk with Swedish Author Elin Anna Labba takes place on Mon, 14 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Mon, 14 Sep, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Embassy of Sweden, 2900 K St NW, Washington, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Book Talk with Swedish Author Elin Anna Labba?
  - **A:** Book Talk with Swedish Author Elin Anna Labba is organized by Embassy of Sweden, Washington DC.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Book Talk with Swedish Author Elin Anna Labba is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Washington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Book Talk with Swedish Author Elin Anna Labba sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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