”The Boys” by Antti Tuuri is now available in Estonian !

In the 60’s, a lot of Finns moved to Sweden. Sauli has various jobs and also plays the accordion in an orchestra. He has to quit the band when he decides to go live in Sweden with his wife. There, Finns are regarded as a pariah... class. Besides work, Sauli plays in a dance band which gets so famous that the members decided to go on a tour. That’s the beginning of some adventure and twists!

Finnish original “Tangopojat” was first published in 2016 by @otavankirjat. Estonian version “Tangopoisid” was translated by Piret Saluri and published by @kirjastusvarrak. @rightsandbrands manages the author’s rights.

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The classic Finnish children book “Papu and Polla” has now been translated into French!

“Papu and Polla” is a sweet winter adventures of two friends in a snow landscapes: they go sledging, and then ice-skating, make snowmen and have a lot of fun!

Finnish original “Papu ...ja Polla” by Oili Tanninen was first published in 1970 by @otavankirjat. French version “Papou et Pola” was translated by Johanna Kuningas and published by @editionslapartie. @rightsandbrands managed the author’s rights.

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Johanna Venho’s ”The First Lady” has now an Estonian translation !

The First Lady is the story of Sylvi Kekkonen: a woman, who have a demanding position, always in the spotlight, but who keeps her independence. Venho portrays her complex personality, her determination and her ...demanding nature, which made her an outstanding woman.

Finnish original “Ensimmäinen nainen” was first published in 2019 by @wsoykirjat . Estonian version “Esimene naine” was translated by Kai Aareleid and published by @kirjastusvarrak. @bonnierrightsfi managed the author’s rights.

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“School Shock” by Eva Hietamies is now available in Latvian !

”School Shock” is the latest book of the “Dad around the clock” series. This time we follow the first steps of a young boy at school. It’s brand new for his father, who has the feeling that only a few days ago, his... son was still a baby!

Finnish original “Hammaskeiju” was first published in 2017 by @otavankirjat. Latvian version “Tētis skolā” was translated by Lelde Rozīte and published by Latvijas mediji. @rightsandbrands managed the author’s rights.

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Our dear colleague Johanna Pitkänen has received a Cross of Merit of the Order of the Lion of Finland – a medal of honour from the President of Finland thanking her for her long carieer with Finnish literary exports. Warmest congratulations, Johanna! 🎖💐

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And another translation of “Night Express” by Karin Erlandsson ! The novel is now translated into Lithuanian !

As every year, Dania and her family spend Christmas at her grandmother’s place, near an abandoned railway. One evening, Granny, who is old and sometimes absent-minded, ...disappears from her room. The same night, Dania hears weird noises and discovers that a train is at the station! Onboard, she meets Konrad, who tells her that every passenger of the train have lost a beloved one…

Original “Nattexpressen” was first published in 2020 by @schildtssoderstroms. Lithuanian version “Naktinis ekspresas” was translated by Mantas Karvelis and published by @almalittera_leidykla. @helsinkiliterary managed the author’s rights.

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Today is science turn ! Samuli Siltanen’s “Step into the World of Mathematics” is now available in English !

Nowadays, maths are everywhere in everyday life: in digital technologies, such as apps, artificial intelligence or medicine gears. This book helps understands the maths models... behind these technologies, without any previous knowledge in mathematics needed to enjoy reading!

Finnish original “Astu matematiikan maailmaan” was first published in 2019 by @otavankirjat. English version “Step into the World of Mathematics” was translated by Lauri Snellman and published by Springer.

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The second translation of a long list: Radio Popov by Anja Portin is now also available in Lithuanian!

Alfred is a 9 years old boy who is often alone: her mother disappeared long ago, and his father is always on business trips. One night, Alfred starts an investigation about the company of... Sneak, who puts apples, woolen socks and sandwiches in letter boxes. Sneak is in fact Amanda, an eccentric woman who is part of the Sharp Ears. At Amanda’s house, Alfred finds an old radio transmitter, and starts his own broadcast every night, to help alone children like him. But how can he help them ? And who are the Sharp Ears ?

Finnish original “Radio Popov” was first published in 2020 by S&S. Lithuanian version “Slaptas radijas” was translated by Viltaré Urbaité and published by @almalittera_leidykla. @helsinkiliterary managed the author’s rights.

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