From the 13th until the 18th of February 2016, Estonian Literature Week takes place in Finland. Among other writers, the children`s literature author Kristiina Kass participates. Kass will meet readers on the 13th, 16thand 17th February in different parts of the country.
During Estonian Literature Week in Finland, literature readings of Estonian authors take place in 15 cities around Finland; in libraries, schools and universities. Estonian literature is also presented online in the new magazine Helmi.
This year’s festival is the third in a row. The aim of the festival is to present Estonian authors and new Estonian literature in Finland.
Estonian Literature Week is organised by the Tuglas Society and supported by the Estonian Cultural Endowment, local libraries and regional societies, The Society of Friends of Estonian Insitute and the Estonian Institute.
See also: The programme of Estonian Literature Week
Further information: Katariina Suurpalo, Tuglas Society, katariina.suurpalo@tuglas.fi, (+358) 96 81 14 324