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Miina Supinen’s novel The Golden Deer is among the nominees competing for the Karelia Literature Prize, presented for the first time. The finalists for the new prize were selected from works considered to represent Karelian literature in a meritorious and wide-ranging manner. The jury’s motivation for The Golden Deer (Kultainen peura) “In her story, the […]

Author Matilda Gyllenberg’s popular middle grade book One Hundred Days at Home will be adapted into a television series. The Helsinki-based production company Jamedia Production is set to start production on the new television series Hundra Dagar Hemma, based on Matilda Gyllenberg’s acclaimed book of the same name. Jamedia Production is producing the series for […]

In this new board game by Alga, players can use the magical powers of Camilla Läckberg’s Super-Charlie to embark on an exciting adventure. The first book about Super-Charlie was published in 2011, when Camilla Läckberg ventured into children’s literature with the release of Super-Charlie, the first book in a successful series about a baby with […]

The nine nominees for the Fjöruverðlaunin – The Icelandic Women’s Literature Prize have been announced, and we are delighted to share that Arndís Þórarinsdóttir’s YA novel Solar (Sólgos) is among the shortlisted in the category of children’s and young adult literature. Jury’s motivation: “Arndís Þórarinsdóttir’s Solar is a brilliantly written book about what happens when the world changes in […]

The nominees for the 2025 Icelandic Literary Prize have been announced. We are immensely proud that two titles represented by Rights & Brands are among the shortlisted in the Children’s and YA category – Ævar Þór Benediktsson and Elín Elísabet Einarsdóttir for The Principal (Skólastjórinn) and Arndís Þórarinsdóttir for Solar (Sólgos). The jury’s motivation for The […]

Rolling out on 21 January, Moomin Arabia’s two novelty designs in the Classics collection, Sweethearts and Loving Care, depict the various ways love manifests itself. The novelties are part of celebrating the 30th anniversary of the all-time popular Love mug, which sets the theme for the entire year of 2026. In addition to a ceramic […]

What would your childhood look like without the Moomins or Pippi Longstocking? A little greyer perhaps, and far less adventurous. Two Nordic literary icons, Tove Jansson and Astrid Lindgren, created entire worlds that shaped how generations of readers understand family, freedom, and fun – both in the same year. This article was originally published on […]

Laine Publishing’s new book, The Art of the Sea: 23 Knitwear Designs Inspired by the Moomins, celebrates Tove Jansson’s legacy through the art of knitting, inviting knitters to step into the world of the Moomins through the language of stitches. Laine Publishing’s recently published book offers a range of modern and captivating knitwear designs. The […]

This week brings along yet another award nomination as YA novel A Thousand Times Silence is among the nominated titles for the 2026 Topelius Prize. The nominees for the annual Arvid Lydecken Prize and Topelius Prize have been announced, and we are delighted to share that among the five nominees for the Topelius Prize is […]

Hearts will be flying as Moomin Arabia’s pink Love mug and its beloved illustration depicting Moomintroll and Snorkmaiden’s deep relationship reach a milestone age in 2026. Moomin Arabia dedicates the 30th anniversary year to love with a vast collection of Love items, featuring limited-edition pieces, including the iconic Love mug with exclusive details. The collection […]

Players of the online game Star Stable can now ride the legendary horses H&M All In and H&M Indiana. Even better, the equestrian fashion brand All In Equestrian has created show jackets that will be available both in the game and in real life. A few years ago, Star Stable Online had the honor of […]

Christmas at Nordiska Kompaniet has officially begun with the reveal of the new holiday shopping windows. This year, NK’s 110th anniversary coincides with Pippi Longstocking’s 80th anniversary, and Pippi takes center stage in the department stores, becoming a playful element in NK’s own environments and expressions. For over a century, NK’s holiday shopping windows have […]

This holiday season, PATOU unveils a heartwarming collection celebrating the world of the Moomins. Available starting November 18th, the Patou x Moomin collaboration captures the charm, whimsy, and joy of the holiday season Founded by Jean Patou in 1914, PATOU has long been recognized for its pioneering spirit. Jean Patou revolutionized fashion by liberating the […]

This year’s fairytale window displays at the Stockmann department store in Helsinki feature a winter day in Moominvalley. The window reminds passersby of how the holiday season can also be a challenging time for some, with the Groke embodying the feelings of loneliness. The display window in the largest department store in the Nordic countries […]

The ongoing collaboration between Teemu Järvi and Joseph Abboud continues in Japan with the AW25 collection, where Nordic stillness meets refined craftsmanship. Rooted in nature and guided by quiet design, the collection draws inspiration from the subdued beauty of the northern landscape. Joseph Abboud is a renowned US menswear brand founded in the 1980s. Following […]

Fazer celebrates 80 years of Moomin with a special collaboration between Fazer and Moomin Arabia – a limited-edition gift box that includes two collectible items: a Karl Fazer milk chocolate bar in a Moomin-themed wrapper and a commemorative Moomin bowl from Moomin Arabia. Tove Jansson’s cooperation with the Finnish candy manufacturer Fazer started eight years before the first Moomin story was […]

Newcomer children’s book author Linn Henrichson joins the contention for the 2026 Runeberg Junior Prize together with Maija Hurme, Matti Rönkä and Matti Pikkujämsä.  Greedy Gull (Fuskmåsen Fy, 2025 Förlaget M), the daring and skilled snack swiper featured in Henrichson’s debut picture book, explores themes of foul play and deception. Its skillfully lyrical text, combined […]

To top off this award week, we are thrilled to share that the lauded debut novel by Elli Salo is one of the five nominees for the 2025 Torch-Bearer Prize. The prize, worth 5,000 euros, is awarded annually to promote Finnish book exports and presented to a title with the most potential to succeed in […]

Returning to Svenskt Tenn for the 2025 festive season, Sam Wilde has created Poison of Eden, a series of seven handcrafted brass and glass Christmas ornaments inspired by poisonous plants. The legendary interior design company Svenskt Tenn was established in 1924 by the visionary entrepreneur Estrid Ericson. About a decade later, Ericson recruited Austrian architect and […]

We are thrilled to share that author Elli Salo’s debut novel, The Gatherers, is one of the six titles shortlisted for the most prestigious literary prizes in Finland. Elli Salo’s debut, The Gatherers (Keräilijät, 2025 Otava), is a tragicomic novel about gathering and gatherers, where three women and a retired dog find themselves randomly convened […]