When does the reading start?

The reading starts on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 7:30 PM. Admission begins at 7:00 PM.

Where does the event take place?

At the Schleswig-Holstein Cultural Forum, Puschkinstraße 12, 19055 Schwerin.

How much do the tickets cost?

The tickets cost from €14.20.

Is there information about accessibility?

Yes, the Schleswig-Holstein Cultural Forum is accessible; an accessible toilet is available.

Who is moderating the evening?

The moderation will be handled by Ronja Kindler, a theater maker.

What is We Daughters about?

The novel tells the story of three women across several generations, intertwining origins, migration, language, and family memory.

Oliwia Hälterlein unfolds a novel about daughters, language, and origins in Schwerin

Name: WE DAUGHTERS – Reading with Oliwia Hälterlein
Start: 2026-10-28T19:30:00+01:00
End: 2026-10-28T21:00:00+01:00
Location: Kulturforum Schleswig-Holstein-Haus

An evening about origins, language, and the subtle threads of female memory

At the reading with Oliwia Hälterlein in the Schleswig-Holstein Cultural Forum, contemporary literature meets material of great emotional and historical depth. As part of the 31st Schwerin Literature Days, We Daughters unfolds the story of three women over two centuries, from Poland to reunified Germany. The event starts on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 7:30 PM, with admission beginning at 7:00 PM; tickets cost from €14.20. ([schwerin.m-vp.de](https://www.schwerin.m-vp.de/veranstaltungen/wir-toechter-lesung-mit-oliwia-haelterlein-schwerin/))

Literary experience with cultural depth

Oliwia Hälterlein writes from a rare connection of linguistic artistry, biographical experience, and literary precision. Her debut novel intertwines family history, female self-assertion, migration, and multilingualism into a narrative that extends far beyond the private realm. The jury of the Bayern 2 WORTSPIELE Prize 2026 awarded an excerpt from We Daughters; additionally, the novel was published by C.H.Beck and presented there as a poetically condensed family narrative. ([br.de](https://www.br.de/presse/inhalt/pressemitteilungen/bayern-zwei-wortspiele-preis-fuer-oliwia-haelterlein100.html?utm_source=openai))

What We Daughters is about

The novel leads into a world where peasant origins, social upheavals, and the experience of language loss intertwine. Marianna, Róża, and Waleria represent three generations, their lives interwoven like silk threads. This narrative movement makes the text so attractive for a reading: The author works with condensation, perspective shifts, and a quiet yet intense emotionality. ([schwerin.m-vp.de](https://www.schwerin.m-vp.de/veranstaltungen/wir-toechter-lesung-mit-oliwia-haelterlein-schwerin/))

Venue with atmosphere: the Schleswig-Holstein Cultural Forum

The Schleswig-Holstein Cultural Forum is located at Puschkinstraße 12 in 19055 Schwerin, centrally in the Schelfstadt. The venue is known for concerts, readings, and lectures; all rooms are accessible to individuals with disabilities, and an accessible toilet is available. The location in the historic city center creates an intimate yet representative reading atmosphere. ([schwerin.m-vp.de](https://www.schwerin.m-vp.de/veranstaltungen/wir-toechter-lesung-mit-oliwia-haelterlein-schwerin/))

What visitors can expect

The reading promises an author encounter that not only informs but also touches. Those who experience literature as a space for thought will find an evening with social resonance: about origins, daughterhood, motherhood, language, and the passing on of stories. The moderation will be handled by Ronja Kindler; advance sales start on 07.09. at 10 AM. ([schwerin.m-vp.de](https://www.schwerin.m-vp.de/veranstaltungen/wir-toechter-lesung-mit-oliwia-haelterlein-schwerin/))

Conclusion: This reading combines literary quality with biographical and societal tension. Those visiting Schwerin on this evening will experience contemporary literature in its finest form – close, wise, and moving. Secure your tickets now and be there live. ([schwerin.m-vp.de](https://www.schwerin.m-vp.de/veranstaltungen/wir-toechter-lesung-mit-oliwia-haelterlein-schwerin/))