”Me and the Robbersons” by Siri Kolu is now available in Bulgarian !

Usually when the Robbersons rob cars, it’s to get candies or magazines, but this time, there’s also the young Maisie sitting in it ! It’s the beginning of a great adventure for her: she experiences being in a ...great car that drives at high speed, it’s possible to stop to go swimming whenever she wants, and she can take part in stealing candies and running away from the police, together with a nice and funny group !

Finnish original “Me rosvolat” was first published in 2010 by @otavankirjat. Bulgarian version was translated by Rositsa Tsvetanova and published by Perseus publishing. @rightsandbrands managed the author’s rights.

The Publisher has received a FILI Grant !

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Juha Hurme’s ”Headland” is now available in Estonian !

In “Headland”, Hurme tells the cultural story of Finland in his own unique style: From the Kalevala to nowadays, what make up and takes part in the Finnish culture ?

Finnish original “Niemi” was first published ...in 2017 by @teoskustantamo. Estonian version “Neem” was translated by Tiiu Kokla and published by @kirjastusvarrak. @helsinkiliterary managed the author’s rights.

The Publisher has received a FILI Grant !

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”Mabel Merryweather and the Miniature Pirates”, written by Noora Kunnas and illustrated by Teemu Juhani has now a Dutch translation !

In the first volume of the series (8-12 y/o), Mikko ja Lilli meet their uncle’s eccentric neighbor: Mabel Merryweather. She is organizing a big event:... The flower contest ! Merry’s flowers composition is almost ready, when Lilly and Mikko give life to the decorating miniatures pirates !

Finnish original “Salmanterin Terttu ja minimerirosvot”, written by Noora Kunnas and illustrated by Teemu Juhani was first published in 2019 by @otavankirjat. Dutch version “Mabel Mooiweer en de minipiraten” was translated by Annemarie Raas and published by Veltman Uitgevers. @elinaahlbackliteraryagency managed the authors’ rights.

The publisher has received a Fili grant!

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Antti Tuomainen’s ”The Rabbit Factor” keeps traveling the world: it has just arrived in Estonia!

Henri Koskinen is a mathematician who likes to have his life in order. But when his brother dies, he inherits his adventures park, and his financial problems – he now has to refund ...money to a criminal quarter! Then he falls in love with Laura, an artist, and his life is no longer as in order as he planned it to be!

Finnish original “Jäniskerroin” was first published in 2020 by @otavankirjat. Estonian version was translated by Mihkel Mõisnik and published by @kirjastusvarrak under the title “Jänesefaktor”. Salomonsson Agency managed the author’s rights.

The publisher has received a Fili grant !

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One week to go! Our winter application round ends next Tuesday, 1 February at 23.59 (Finnish time). We offer translation grants for publishers outside Finland publishing Finnish literature in translation 🤓📖

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The children novel “The Queen of the Night” by Eva Frantz is now available in Denmark !

In 1915, the young Viktor could have a peaceful life in Helsinki, where he lives with his mother and his grandmother, but he is bullied by some tough boys in the courtyard. He finally finds a refuge... in the theatre: his mother, a famous opera singer, gets the role of the Queen of the Night in “The Magic Flute”. Enjoying spending time in this wonderful place, Viktor befriends with Agnes, the stage designer’s daughter. Together, they figure out that strange things happen in the theater, and decide to solve these mysteries.

Original “Nattens drottning“ was first published in 2021 by @schildtssoderstroms. Danish version “Nattens dronning” was translated by Lene Ewald Hesel and published by @abcforlag. @helsinkiliterary managed the author’s rights.

The Publisher has received a Nordic Publishing Grant from FILI

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”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.

The Publisher has received a FILI Grant!

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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.

The Publisher has received a FILI Grant!

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