Jukka Behm’s prizewinning novel ‘Wonderboy’ (Ihmepoika Leon) now out in Swedish and Lithuanian! ⚽

Behm’s YA series Hammersmith United follows a young football prodigy. The first book of the series, ‘Wonderboy’, won the Topelius Prize in 2024, and was nominated for both the Adlibris Award and the Finlandia Prize for children’s and young adult literature in 2023.

Alma littera has published Behm’s ‘Nerealusis Leonas’, translated to Lithuanian by Viltarė Urbaitė.

Opal has published Behm’s ‘Wonderkid’, in Swedish translation by Emil Johansson.

Originally published in Finnish by Tammi. Rights via Bonnier Rights Finland.

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Linda Bondestam’s charming picture book ‘Good Morning, Space’ now out in English!

Restless Books has published Bondestam’s ‘Good Morning, Space’ (God morgon rymden, Förlaget), in English translation by A. A. Prime. Translation rights via Rights & Brands.

 
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Martta Kaukonen’s wildly popular Follow the Butterfly series now captivating German readers!

The translation rights to Kaukonen’s psychological thriller series have already been sold to 14 language territories, as well as the film & tv rights, via Elina Ahlback Literary Agency.

Heyne Verlag has published Kaukonen’s ‘Traumatisiert’ (Hengissä, WSOY), translated to German by Gabriele Schrey-Vasara.

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Martta Kaukosen suosittu sarja kiehtoo nyt lukijoita Saksassa!

Kaukosen psykologisen trillerisarjan käännösoikeudet on myyty jo 14 kielialueelle, samoin kuin elokuva- ja televisio-oikeudet (Elina Ahlback Literary Agency).

Heyne Verlag on julkaissut Kaukosen kirjan Hengissä (WSOY) saksaksi Gabriele Schrey-Vasaran kääntämänä.

 
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Four new translations showcasing the wonderfully diverse range of Timo Parvela’s children’s book series! ♥️

Bogoo has published Timo Parvela & Pasi Pitkänen’s ‘Peters fodboldbog’ (Paten jalkapallokirja, Tammi) as well as Timo Parvela, Bjørn Sortland & Pasi Pitkänen’s ‘Kepler62 – Invitationen’ (Kepler62 – Kirja 1: Kutsu, WSOY) in Danish, both translated by Lene Klit.

Condor has published Timo Parvela & Pasi Pitkänen’s ‘Schaduw 2. Het land Auroria’ (Varjot 2. Auroria, Tammi), in Dutch translation by Sophie Kuiper.

Cartea Copiilor has published Timo Parvela & Virpi Talvitie’s ‘Miorlau și Cuţelache: Cu bicicleta până la Lună’ (Maukka ja Väykkä, Tammi), translated to Romanian by Sigrid Crasnean.

Translation rights to all four books via @bonnierrightsfi

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”Saunas, love and a ladleful of murder…”

Antti Tuomainen’s darkly funny novel ‘The Burning Stones’ now available in English!

Orenda Books has published Tuomainen’s ‘The Burning Stones’ (Palavat kivet, Otava), in English translation by David Hackston. Translation rights via Salomonsson Agency.

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Antti Tuomaisen mustanhauska romaani näyttää ihmisen paljaimmillaan – keski-ikäisenä, murhasta epäiltynä, saunassa. Nyt saatavilla englanniksi!

Orenda Books on julkaissut Tuomaisen Palavat kivet -romaanin englanniksi David Hackstonin kääntämänä. Oikeuksista vastaa Salomonsson Agency.

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’The Skeleton’ by Malin Klingenberg & Maria Sann out in Latvia!

Originally published as ‘Skelettet’ by Schildts & Söderströms, The Skeleton is a sweet story about a child overcoming his fears while learning what’s inside the human body.

Zvaigzne ABC has published Klingenberg & Sann’s ‘Skelets’, in Latvian translation by Daina Grūbe. Rights via Helsinki Literary Agency.

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Malin Klingenbergin ja Maria Sannin kirja Skelettet on julkaistu Latviassa!

Alun perin Schildts & Söderströmsin julkaisema Skelettet on suloinen tarina lapsesta, joka voittaa pelkonsa oppiessaan, mitä kaikkea ihmisen sisältä löytyy.

Zvaigzne ABC on julkaissut Klingenbergin ja Sannin teoksen ”Skelets” latviankielisenä käännöksenä Daina Grūben kääntämänä.
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