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The exhibition ‘Kollektivet – Picture Book Illustration from Finland’ was opened to the public for the first time in the seaside city of Oulu, Finland at the end of April. The exhibition is held at the Valve Gallery located in the Cultural Centre Valve, running until June 1, 2025. After this, it will continue to […]

The recently opened ‘The Happiest Forest in the World’ exhibition at the National Library for Children and Young Adults in Seoul, South Korea presents a wide variety of Finnish picture books including titles represented by Rights & Brands. The ongoing exhibition invites visitors to step inside a Finnish forest in the middle of Seoul as […]

Discover all the newest titles and highlights from Rights & Brands’ catalogues for Spring 2025, including the Children’s Books and Young Fiction catalogue, Adult Fiction and Non-Fiction Catalogue and Moomin Publishing Catalogue. Our latest Children’s Books and Young Fiction Spring 2025 Catalogue includes various new titles including the multi-award nominee and 2024 August Prize winner […]

Children’s book author and illustrator Nina Pirhonen has been awarded this year’s Kaarina Helakisa prize by the Otava Literary Foundation for her works as a children’s book author.  The Kaarina Helakisa Prize, worth 15,000 euros, is awarded annually to an exceptional author of children’s or young adult fiction. Nina Pirhonen is among the most renowned Finnish […]

This morning, the doors officially opened to the 62nd Bologna Children’s Book Fair in Italy — and Rights & Brands is excited to be present in the Licensing Hall. The Bologna Children’s Book Fair is an industry-leading event that has succeeded in bringing together a unique and diverse global audience thanks to 61 years of […]

The multi-award winning author-illustrator Linda Bondestam’s picture book Chop Chop – The Story of a Busy Robot (Chop chop – En tapper jordbos berättelse, Förlaget M 2024) is among the outstanding 2025 BRAW Amazing Bookshelf. The BolognaRagazzi Award Amazing Bookshelf is an annual selection of outstanding books from around the world, judged by an international […]

The exhibition From Moomin to Chop Chop is a joyful and colourful celebration of the art of children’s book illustration. With works from the mid-1940s to the present day, the exhibition highlights four of the most beloved Nordic children’s book illustrators: Tove Jansson, Ilon Wikland, Pija Lindenbaum, and Linda Bondestam. The exhibition is open until […]

Last night The Birthday was one of the thirteen celebrated titles at Bokförlaget Forum’s Golden Book Gala. The 10-year tradition highlights titles that have reached a wide readership and exceptional sales in Sweden, in all available book formats. We are thrilled to share that the The Birthday (Födelsedagen) was honoured with a Platinum Book. The […]

Two R&B-represented creators are among the ten nominees for Finland’s most appreciated comic art prize Comics Finlandia (Sarjakuva-Finlandia). Mika Lietzen is nominated with the graphic novel Pnuk and Eeva Meltio with the graphic novel Sand (Hiekka).  Pnuk is Mika Lietzen’s latest graphic novel, published by Asema Kustannus. Pnuk is a dystopia set in an alternative 1980s […]

Inga Magga’s second book One Half is among the six nominees for the Lapland Literature Prize. One Half is a moving novel about the postwar generations of Sámi children, today’s urban Sámi identity, and reconnecting to one’s own roots. The Lapland Literature Prize is presented every second year and jointly funded by libraries in Lapland. […]

On February 5, 2025, the artist Ilon Wikland turns 95. The birthday is celebrated with, among other things, a large exhibition at Waldemarsudde and a new edition of the autobiographical book The Long, Long Journey. It is over 70 years ago that the artist Ilon Wikland, then 24, walked into Astrid Lindgren’s office at Rabén […]

We are delighted to share that the Most Beautiful Books of the Year finalists include three R&B-represented books. More than 50 books in five categories are competing for the honorary title.  Children’s and YA’s Books nominees include titles Sleepless Dreamy Night and Chop Chop. Hannamari Ruohonen’s colourful picture book Sleepless Dreamy Night (graphic design by Jenni Erkintalo) […]

One of Sweden’s most beloved and acclaimed authors, Sofie Sarenbrant has shared plans to pen a new suspense series. In autumn 2026, the first instalment of the new series will be published by Bokförlaget Forum. The author of the award-winning Emma Sköld series, also last year’s best-selling Swedish series embarks on a new exciting journey. […]

Joyous news for the beginning of December. We are delighted to share that The National Council for Literature has awarded the State Prize for Literature 2024 to author Hannele Mikaela Taivassalo. The national arts councils of the Arts Promotion Centre Finland (Taike) have presented 11 State Prizes for 2024 to distinguished artists and art communities. […]

The nominees for Finland’s Sports Book of the Year 2024 have been announced and we are happy to share that Aino Havukainen and Sami Toivonen’s newest book the sports-themed Tatu and Patu – Ready, Steady, Go! is among the six nominees. Tatu and Patu – Ready, Steady, Go! (Tatu ja Patu – Paikoillenne, valmiit, hep!) […]

It is with great joy that we share the news that Linda Bondestam has been awarded the August Prize in the Swedish Children’s Book of the Year category. Fourth time’s a charm for the Finnish-Swedish children’s book author Linda Bondestam whose fourth nomination earned her the August Prize. Picture book Chop Chop – The Story […]

This week brings along yet another award nomination for two titles represented by Rights and Brands. The nominees for the Arvid Lydecken Prize have been announced and we are happy to share that among the five selected titles are Mari Luoma with Masters of Mystery Olivia & Icarus 1: The Peppermint Murders and Johanna Lumme […]

The nominees for the 2024 Adlibris Awards in Finland have been announced and we are delighted to share that four of our titles are among the nominees for the Adlibris Book of the Year Awards 2024. Among the ten nominees in the category Children’s Book of the Year are both Tatu and Patu – Ready, […]

We are delighted to share that author Siri Kolu has received the Finland Prize (Suomi-palkinto). Last night the Ministry of Education and Culture awarded the Finland Prize to eight artists. The annual prize is awarded in recognition of a distinguished career in arts, an exceptional artistic achievement, or a promising breakthrough. The prize was first […]

The nominees for the 2024 Adlibris Awards have been announced and we are delighted to share that authors and brands represented by Rights and Brands are among the shortlisted.  Sofie Sarenbrant’s and Carina Bergfeldt’s Good Friday (Långfredagen) has been shortlisted in the Crime Fiction of the Year category. The author duo’s second book is among the […]