Isabel Abedi & Sarah Schueddekopf

A mysterious journey between memory and the present: Bestselling author Isabel Abedi presents her young adult novel *The Longest Night* alongside musician Sarah Schueddekopf in an atmospheric reading where language and music blend together.

When 17-year-old Vita discovers enigmatic lines in an unpublished manuscript by her father, she follows the clues to a small Italian village. There, she uncovers a long-kept secret that changes her own story forever.

Music and literature combine to create an intense stage experience—an evening full of suspense, poetry, and emotion for teens and adults alike.

Isabel Abedi is one of Germany’s best-known authors of children’s and young adult books. With bestselling series such as *Lola* and award-winning young adult novels like *Whisper*, *Isola*, and *Lucian*, she has been captivating young readers for many years. In addition, she is committed to intercultural writing projects and promoting greater diversity in children’s and young adult literature.

Sarah Schüddekopf is a saxophonist and composer. After working in theater music, rock, folk, and jazz, she now develops her own solo projects, composes music for audiobooks, and provides musical accompaniment for readings and exhibitions. Her atmospheric compositions create sonic spaces that bring stories to life in a unique way.

Moderators: Anna and Franka from Literaturscouts

Duration: 1 hour
Location: Hall
Recommended age: 14 and up