The annual meeting of the Norwegian Authors’ Association saw the transition of leadership as Heidi Marie Kriznik was thanked for her service, and Brynjulf Jung Tjønn was elected as the new leader over the weekend. Kriznik expressed satisfaction with Tjønn as her successor and highlighted the continuation of literary policy work. Kriznik will continue as the leader until June for practical reasons. Tjønn, the newly elected leader, expressed deep respect for Kriznik’s six years of dedicated service and looks forward to an overlapping period with her. The meeting began on Saturday with the awarding of the Freedom of Speech Prize to Zimbabwean author, playwright, filmmaker, and activist Tsitsi Dangarembga.