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Malin Kivelä (b. 1974)
has written novels, children’s books and plays, and her writing has been published in several languages, including Vogue Italia.
She has studied journalism and theatre. Her special interests include space, television series and dance.
Martin Glaz Serup (b. 1978)
is an awarded Danish author who lives in Copenhagen where he works as a teacher of literary studies at the University of Copenhagen. He has published several children’s books, poetry collections, chapbooksessays and prose work and also works as a literary critique for different publications.
If You Meet a Bear
Om du möter en björn 40 pages | Förlaget M | 2021
A quirky field guide on what to do if you encounter a bear in the forest that encourages to talk about the relationship between humans and animals. A must-read for every aspiring outdoor adventurer!
This laugh-out-loud, how-to guide is brought to life by awarded illustrator Linda Bondestam’s expressive artwork that captures the contrast between the dangers of the dark forest and exuberant storytelling.
Published simultaneously in Swedish by Förlaget M, in Danish by Jensen & Dalgaard and in Finnish by Teos.
If You Met a Bear was nominated for two of the most pretigious Nordic literary prizes 2021: The August Prize and the Finlandia Junior Prize. It was also nominated for Runeberg Junior in Finland and for Nordic Council Prize in 2022!
"If you meet a bear takes hold off the full potential of the picture book format."Det samma gäller om du har en honungsburk eller något annat ätbart med dig. August prize jury 2021
© Samuli Karala
Jani Toivola (b. 1977)
is a Finnish actor, director and author who has worked in the media industry since the early 2000s. He was the first elected black MP in Finland.
Previously, Toivola has written two books about personal identity and parenting. Boy in the Red Skirt is his first children’s book, which he hopes would speak to everyone and remind them that there are no rules, and your own story can change the world.
Saara Obele (b. 1984)
is an illustrator and a graphic designer living in Espoo, Finland.She studiesVisual Communication Design at Aalto University. Sheloves bright colours, patterns, flowers, yoga, swimming and reading illustrated stories with her kids.
Boy in the Red Skirt is her debut picture book. In JaniToivola’sstory, she was drawn to its ability to raise different emotions as well as its diverse characters.
Boy in the Red Skirt
(Poika ja hame) Age 5+ | 40 pages | Otava | 2021
Boy in the Red Skirt is a brave story about the importance of being true to yourself and celebrating individuality. Told from a child’s perspective with an autobiographical voice, the book tells a story about Ronnie who can’t resist the red skirt that glimmers in his mother’s cupboard. He is aware that the world is divided between girls’ and boys’ things but who is to say that it should be?
Boy in the Red Skirt is author Jani Toivola’s first children’s book. The uplifting story is brought to life by rising Nordic talent, debut illustrator Saara Obele’s lively and beautiful artwork.
Boy and Butterflies in his Tummy
(Poika ja perhostunne) Age 5+ | 40 pages | Otava | 2022
In the sequel to the well-received Boy in the Red Skirt, Ronnie's summer plans change when grandma takes him for a holiday in the countryside. Ronnie meets Timo, who makes Ronnie feel as if he has butterflies in his tummy.
An honest picture book about first crush.
Johanna Lumme (b.1990)
is an artist and illustrator, who is recognised for her illustrations in Finnish primary school books in collaboration with Siri Kolu. The Jungle Crew is her debut picture book. Johanna is also the illustrator of the middle-grade series Wild House and The Woken Ones (see p. 40-41).
© Jonne Räsänen
Pressing themes of climate change and migration are depicted gently in this picture book series that follows three friends who escapes from their home in the jungle to the big city. Each page is if filled with stunning illustrations, that bring to life all the wonders and quirkiness of the jungle citizens as they make their way in a new neighborhood. The Madagascar style adventures leads into discussion about adapting into new surroundings and new beginnings.
The Jungle Crew – Into the Deep Blue
(Viidakon väki ja ihmeellinen sininen) Age 5+ | 40 pages | Otava | 2021
Stripe the Zebra feels out of place in school and escapes to the beach where he encounters a troubled turtle stuck in plastic waste. Realising his new friend needs help, he launches a clean-up operation together with his class and the rest of the Jungle Crew.
The Jungle Crew – The Secret of the Garden
(Viidakon väki ja puutarhan salaisuus) Age 5+ | 40 pages | Otava | 2020
The Jungle Crew’s adventures in the big city continue in this captivatingly colourful sequel as the animal refugees adapt to a new life and encounter new acquaintances in the busy city streets.
The Jungle Crew – into the City!
(Viidakon väki ja suuri muutto) Age 5+ | 32 pages | Otava | 2019
Stripe the Zebra, Giraffe and Mama Hen live a good life in the jungle until natural disasters force them to leave. They end up in a big city with high buildings instead of tall trees. Together they start building a new house that will feel like home.
The Jungle Crew – The Sprouting Rebellion
(Viidakon väki ja versova kapina) Age 5+ | 40 pages | Otava | 2022
The children of the Jungle Crew are worried: the city has so little greenery that the insects have nowhere to live. They decide to face the problem head on by planting seed-bombs all over, and soon the whole city sprouts into an impenetrable jungle! However, it's not until the children start working together with the adults that the city becomes comfortable for everyone to live in.
© Sampo korhonen
Fearless Field-mouse
(Peloton peltohiiri) Age 5+ | 48 pages | Otava | 2019
A charming story about a fieldmouse who reads stories about great adventures and fearless knights but who in reality is a bit scared of everything. Universal themes of courage and self-belief with an unexpected but relatable main character are brought to life in the seemingly classic but quirky illustrations.
This is the first of the stories about the fearless field-mouse.
Aleksi Korpela (b. 1986) and Meri Korpela (b. 1990)
shares a background in art and design: they are artists, sculptors and graphic designers. Meri writes the stories and Aleksi illustrates but they share the creative process and work on the details together.
Fearless Field-mouse Raises to the Challenge
(Peloton peltohiiri - Kaksintaistelu) Age 5+ | 32 pages | Otava | 2020
The adventures of the charming and well-intentioned field-mouse continue in this sequel.
He ventures along forest paths with a friend and they end up on the doorstep of the terrifying beetle who has terrorized the family of grasshoppers for centuries. But the question is who is the bravest hero of all: The one who is fearless or the one who overcomes his fears?
This storybook offers gentle encouragement to young readers with themes of courage, selfknowledge, overcoming fears and standing up for others.
Fearless Field-mouse and the Nut Whack
(Peloton Peltohiiri ja pähkinätäräys) Age 5+ | 32 pages | Otava | 2021
Fearless Field-mouse continues to adventure in the third book of the enchanting picture book series. This time the furry little hero faces the most difficult challenge of his life: how to stop the lizards fighting? Will our red-caped hero find the courage to complete a brave act?
Universal themes of courage and self-belief with an unexpected but relatable main character are brought to life in the seemingly classic but quirky illustrations. The detailed artwork is a beautiful visual invite to the world of Van Gogh and Wes Andersen films, both inspirations reflected in the illustrations.
Martin Widmark (b. 1961)
is a Swedish writer and teacher. He is considered one of the most prominent writers of children’s fiction today. LasseMajas Detektivbyrå, (The Whodunit Detective Agency) has been translated into more than 35 languages. Widmark's books are constantly on the best-seller lists, on the libraries’ most popular lists and together with Helena Willis, he has been awarded the children’s own book award 11 times for the LasseMaja titles.
Helena Willis (b. 1964)
is a Swedish illustrator and author. Helena claims to have the best job in the world – “I play all day and every day”. Together with Martin Widmark, she has been creating the book series of LasseMajas Detektivbyrå, since 2002.
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Whodunit Detective Agency Comic Magazines
The comic magazine was launched by Egmont in Sweden in 2020, with six issues planned yearly. Rights & Brands sells all material for the artwork used in the magazine, activity book albums and omnibus releases. Each magazine contains two new stories.
Book rights sold to Poland, Norway, Finland Germany and Denmark to date.
Nr 1 • 2021
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3nya serier
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Age 6+ | 174 pages | 2022
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Age 6+ | 170 pages | 2020
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Patric Nyström (b. 1968)
has written comic scripts for many years, for example for comic magazines like Moomin and Bamse. In his own books he combines his interests for inventions, history and adventure and telling exciting stories.
Per Demervall (b. 1955)
is one of Sweden’s most experienced comic and picture book creators and illustrators. He has also created illustrated versions and easy read versions of classic authors, such August Strinberg and H. G. Wells.
The Adventures of Siri is a comic series aimed at middle-grade readers. The series mixes imaginative adventure with historical settings and facts about "the age of Vikings". The main character, a Viking girl named Siri, has to make use of courage and cleverness to prevent the Viking villains Ivar and Grym from stealing treasures or plundering cities.
The comic format encourages reluctant readers, and fans of Asterix will get to experience the Viking stories through the eyes of a young girl. Many aspects of Viking life are portrayed in a historically accurate way, and the layout supports the non-fiction aspect including special fact boxes.
The Emperor’s Treasure
(Kejsarens skatt) Age 9+ | 88 pages Stevali Förlag | 2020 (2016)
Siri hides on a Viking ship ship sailing to Miklagård. There she has to protect the treasure of the emperor from the villains Ivar and Grym.
Mimir’s Well
(Mimers gåta) Age 9+ | 88 pages Stevali Förlag | 2020 (2017)
Siri, Zack and monk Ansgar are searching for a treasure and for stolen books, but Ivar and Grym are chasing them to get the treasure for themselves.
Prisoners in Paris
(Hövdingens fångar) Age 9+ | 88 pages Stevali Förlag | 2021
Ivar and Grym have kidnapped Siri and Zack to help them getting into Paris. Siri has to protect the inhabitants from the plunderers.
Annika Sandelin (b. 1972)
is an author and poet, who also works as a librarian. In 2018, she was awarded the Vanessa Prize for her versatile and passionate contributions to Finnish-Swedish children's literature. Sandelin received the Anni Swan Medal, Finland's oldest children's and youth literature prize, in 2021. Her latest books include The Silk Monkey's Laughter, Yoko’s Diary series and Moominvalley Alphabet (2021), the latter was nominated for the prestigious Runeberg Junior Prize.
Jenny Lucander (b. 1975)
is a graphic artist and children’s book creator whose acclaimed works are frequently used in magazines and advertising. Lucander have been nominated for several prestigious awards such as Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award (ALMA), Runeberg Junior Prize and The Elsa Beskow plaque. In 2020, she won the Nordic Council Children and Young People’s Literature Prize.
My Flying Grandma
(När Farmor flög) Age 6+ | 80 pages | Förlaget M | 2022
A new and unique take on the classic superhero tale!
Nine-year-old Joel is not happy when his parents drop him off at his grandma while they leave for a business trip to Kuwait. Joel hardly knows his grandma, but she seems awfully boring: she only eats ready-made soups and spends all her time playing solitaire on her computer. It is almost as if she has forgotten that Joel is even there.
Until one morning, when Joel notices that his grandma has grown wings on her back. Suddenly, she begins to fly all over the town, and even saves a couple of odd characters. Has Joel’s grandma turned into a superhero?
The warm and moving story is highlighted by Jenny Lucander’s atmospheric illustrations.
©Niklas Sandström © John Grönvall
Lena Frölander-Ulf (b. 1976)
is a Helsinki-based author and illustrator who writes in Swedish. Her works have been presented in multiple exhibitions in Finland and internationally, and she has been nominated for numerous awards, including Finlandia Junior twice. Nelson Tigertass is her first novel.
Nelson Tigerpaw
(Nelson Tigertass) Age 7+ | 282 pages | Förlaget M | 2019
Nelson Mareng stands alone at the train station in Berlurenstad, a city where most are in too much of a hurry to help a stranger. But not everyone. Suddenly, Nelson is involved in a world full of dangerous secrets, fake news and grand adventures. Embark on a trip beyond Berlurenstad's tidy façades in Frölander-Ulf’s tender and humoristic book about friendship and daring to stand up for what feels right.
The novel was nominated for the Finlandia Junior Prize and the Runeberg Prize in 2019, and it won the Arvid Lydecken Prize in 2020.
Lena Frölander-Ulf
”Fruktansvärt! För skymmare är ingenting heligt.” "A wide and impressive children's book with echoes of a classic adventure novel and traditional fairytales. The undertones of modern society are presented in a moving yet hopeful way: the rootlessness and wrong-doing are won by friendship and bravery, when life is not restricted by prejudice.”
Finlandia Jury
