Five works of fiction have been shortlisted for the prize, selected by the jury for their potential to reach international audiences.
Established by the Finnish newspaper Aamulehti to promote Finnish literature abroad, the prize is worth €5,000. In addition, FILI will offer the winner an international publishing and export coaching programme.
This year’s nominees are:
Johanna Forss: Pidot (Tammi, Ahlbäck Agency), debut novel
Henna Helmi Heinonen: Kyl mä pärjään (Tammi), young adult novel
Joona Keskitalo: Lakeus, joka vaikeni (Bazar, The Plain That Fell Silent, Ahlbäck Agency), the fifth instalment in the Takamailla/The Outback crime fiction series
J. S. Meresmaa: Metsänkorva (Myllylahti), young adult novel
Liisa Kaski: Marras (SKS), debut novel
Author Annukka Salama will select the winner, who will be announced at the Tampere Book Festival on 29 November. Warmest congratulations to all the nominees!