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Laura Ruohonen
Author
Laura Ruohonen (b. 1960) is one of the most prominent Finnish playwrights, a poet and director whose works have been translated into 27 different languages. She has been granted several awards, including Kordelin’s Literary Award and Pro Finlandia in 2010.
Ruohonen has collaborated with awarded illustrators including Erika Kallasmaa and Linda Bondestam and published several highly praised and awarded illustrated poetry books.
Awards & nominations
Awards
2019
Most Beautiful Books in Finland
2019
Heikki A Reenpää Honorary Prize
2015
Kordelin’s Literary Award
2010
Pro Finlandia
2008
Most Beautiful Books in Finland
2008
Minna Canth Award
2008
Lea Award (best Finnish dramatic text)
2007
Olavi Veistäjä Award
1999
Koura Award
Nominations
2024
White Ravens 2024 ( for title The Whole Caboodle)
2020
Finlandia Junior Prize
2019
Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award
2008
Finlandia Junior Prize
