Jörg Isermeyer in Potsdam: Reading on Egal was gestern connects literature and digital attitude

Literature meets digital present: Jörg Isermeyer's "Egal was gestern" as a reading in Potsdam

On Digital Day 2026, a youth novel that takes the language of the present seriously is at the center in the City and State Library of Potsdam: Right-wing extremism online, social media dynamics, friendship, and civil courage converge in Jörg Isermeyer's "Egal was gestern" into a reading with discussion. The event is fully booked but remains a literary experience of particular relevance, as it brings together literature, political education, and digital media literacy. ([bibliothek.potsdam.de](https://bibliothek.potsdam.de/system/files/document/SLB_Programmflyer_04_06_2026_druckdatei_neu_23032026.pdf))

A novel that takes digital surfaces seriously

Jörg Isermeyer tells in "Egal was gestern" about young people whose everyday life runs between class chats, reach, and public attribution. Reviews highlight how precisely the novel makes visible hate comments, anti-democratic tendencies, and group dynamics without simplifying the characters. This is where the literary quality lies: The text connects coming-of-age with social analysis. ([ajum.de](https://www.ajum.de/rezension/egal-war-gestern-1?utm_source=openai))

Author with theater, music, and language awareness

Jörg Isermeyer, born in 1968 in Bad Segeberg, worked as an actor, director, theater educator, musician, and writer after a time as a street musician in Europe. This artistic versatility also shapes his prose: dialogical, close to the voice, attentive to rhythm and scene. For his work, he was mentioned in 2022 with the project grant of the Bremen Author's Scholarship; moreover, the literature magazine Bremen notes the nomination of "Lyric Comics" for the German Youth Literature Prize 2020. ([beltz.de](https://www.beltz.de/autor_innen/a-z/I/joerg-isermeyer))

Reading atmosphere between education and attitude

The reading in the event hall of the City and State Library of Potsdam is aimed at students in the 7th and 8th grades and is free of charge. The format combines reading aloud and discussion: The focus is on hate speech, civil courage, and responsibility in the digital space. This creates precisely that author encounter that makes literature communication vibrant and has an impact beyond the evening. ([bibliothek.potsdam.de](https://bibliothek.potsdam.de/system/files/document/SLB_Programmflyer_04_06_2026_druckdatei_neu_23032026.pdf))

Location with a clear educational mission

The venue is the main library of the City and State Library of Potsdam in the Education Forum at Am Kanal 47, 14467 Potsdam. The place is centrally located and part of an established cultural and educational site. For the Schwarzschild room in the same building, the booking page indicates a maximum capacity of 40 people and a lack of accessibility; however, the library program page names the event hall in the main library as the location for this reading. ([bibliothek.potsdam.de](https://bibliothek.potsdam.de/system/files/document/SLB_Programmflyer_04_06_2026_druckdatei_neu_23032026.pdf))

The conclusion is clear: This fully booked reading promises not just a simple book presentation but a concentrated look at the political power of youth literature. Anyone interested in contemporary literature, reading promotion, and the role of literature in the digital discourse will experience an evening with a lasting impression. ([bibliothek.potsdam.de](https://bibliothek.potsdam.de/system/files/document/SLB_Programmflyer_04_06_2026_druckdatei_neu_23032026.pdf))

Official channels of Jörg Isermeyer:

• Instagram: No official profile found
• Facebook: No official profile found
• Website: https://www.beltz.de/autor_innen/a-z/I/joerg-isermeyer
• Publisher: https://www.peter-hammer-verlag.de/produkt/egal-war-gestern/

Sources:

• City and State Library Potsdam - Program April to June 2026
• Beltz - Author Page Jörg Isermeyer
• Locaboo - Science Floor in the Education Forum Potsdam, Room Schwarzschild
• AJuM - Review Egal was gestern
• AJuM - another review of Egal was gestern
• Weser-Kurier - Portrait Jörg Isermeyer
• Literature Magazine Bremen - Jörg Isermeyer