Today, on February 7, the winners of the “5 Best-Designed Books 2025” and “25 Best-Designed Estonian Books 2024” competitions will be announced at the Writers’ House in Tallinn. The special award of the Estonian Children’s Literature Centre was given to Prügikasti pühapäev (Sunday at the Trash Bin), illustrated and designed by Eike Ülesoo and written by Veronika […]

We are delighted to announce that Estonian children’s book John the Skeleton (Restless Books 2024) has won the 2025 Bachhelder Award for the most outstanding children’s book in translation . John the Skeleton is the first Estonian children’s book to receive this honour. The Batchelder Award is given to the most outstanding children’s book originating […]

As Estonia prepares to take centre stage as the Guest of Honour at the Bologna Children’s Book Fair 2025, the official website for the project has been launched, offering a comprehensive resource on Estonian children’s literature, publishing, and the vibrant programme set for Bologna this spring. The newly launched website serves as a central hub […]

The Bologna Children’s Book Fair is the oldest and largest children’s literature event, bringing together thousands of children’s book authors and creators from around the world every spring. Each year, one country holds the status of the fair’s Guest of Honour to introduce its domestic children’s literature to a wide audience. Estonia will have this […]