When does the reading take place?

The event starts on 28.10.2026 at 19:30 at the Schleswig-Holstein-Haus cultural forum in Schwerin.

What is the entrance fee?

The advance sale costs €12, at the box office €14, each plus ticket fee.

Is there a book signing?

Information about a book signing is not explicitly mentioned in the available sources.

What is We Daughters about?

The novel tells the story of three generations of women, about Poland and Germany, about language, origin, and the question of the daughters' legacy.

Where is the event taking place?

At the Schleswig-Holstein-Haus cultural forum, Puschkinstraße 12, 19055 Schwerin.

Is the venue suitable for literary evenings?

Yes, the house is a historic cultural place for readings, concerts, and exhibitions and offers a special atmosphere for literary events.

Oliwia Hälterlein brings Schwerin a poetic novel about daughters and origin

Name: Oliwia Hälterlein reads from We Daughters in Schwerin
Start: 2026-10-28T19:30:00+01:00
End: 2026-10-28T21:00:00+01:00
Location: Kulturforum Schleswig-Holstein-Haus

An evening about origin, language, and the legacy of daughters

With WE DAUGHTERS, Oliwia Hälterlein comes to the 31st Schwerin Literature Days at the Schleswig-Holstein-Haus cultural forum. The reading introduces a novel that connects three generations of women over a century and raises questions about family, mother tongue, migration, and belonging. The evening promises an intense reading atmosphere, literary precision, and a conversation about a topic that reaches far beyond the stage. ([frauen.schwerin.de](https://www.frauen.schwerin.de/kultur-tourismus/event/wir-toechter-lesung-mit-oliwia-haelterlein/?utm_source=openai))

Oliwia Hälterlein: a voice between research and storytelling

Oliwia Hälterlein, born in 1986 in Bydgoszcz, studied Slavic Studies and Comparative Literature, Culture, and Theatre Studies in Salzburg, Kraków, and Berlin and completed the German Literature Institute in Leipzig. Her essay The Hymen Does Not Exist was published in 2020 by Maro, and her debut novel We Daughters by C.H.Beck. The publisher describes the novel as poetic and narratively sophisticated; moreover, Hälterlein was awarded the Bayern 2-WORTSPIELE Prize 2026. ([cms.chbeck.de](https://cms.chbeck.de/autor/?authorId=586050734&utm_source=openai))

What makes the novel special on stage

We Daughters tells the story of Marianna, Róza, and Waleria, about the post-war period, Solidarnosc, growing up in West Germany, and the loss of language as familial memory. This is precisely where the literary quality of this evening lies: the reading opens a space in which memory, body, and language become not only a topic but also a poetic form. This makes the event particularly appealing for literature lovers who appreciate contemporary literature, family novels, and cultural history. ([chbeck.de](https://www.chbeck.de/haelterlein-toechter/product/39931273?utm_source=openai))

Reading atmosphere at the Schleswig-Holstein-Haus cultural forum

The Schleswig-Holstein-Haus cultural forum is located at Puschkinstraße 12 in Schwerin, in a historic brick building in the Schelfstadt. The site is ideal for literary events: historic rooms, a culturally charged environment, and a central location shape the atmosphere. The house is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 11 AM to 6 PM and is used for readings, concerts, and exhibitions. ([schwerin.de](https://www.schwerin.de/kultur-tourismus/kunst-kultur/bildende-kunst-museen/schleswig-holstein-haus/schleswig-holstein-haus/index.html))

Voices of the readers

The response to We Daughters has already been attentive and positive. An early voice from the book's environment speaks of a “great, intense narrative voice,” while further reactions highlight the novel as a clever, intergenerational family story. ([chbeck.de](https://www.chbeck.de/media/g13fsj2h/literatur-1-26_internet-neu.pdf?utm_source=openai))

Conclusion

For those who want to experience contemporary literature, strong female characters, and a clever, language-conscious reading, this evening offers a particular density. Oliwia Hälterlein brings a novel to the stage that resonates and poses questions that linger. A visit to Schwerin is worthwhile for all who want to experience literature not just by reading it but by feeling it in the space. ([frauen.schwerin.de](https://www.frauen.schwerin.de/kultur-tourismus/event/wir-toechter-lesung-mit-oliwia-haelterlein/?utm_source=openai))