Rights & Brands Adult Non-Fiction Rights Guide Spring 2026

publishing@rightsandbrands.com

www.rightsandbrands.com

facebook/rightsandbrands

instagram/rightsandbrands

linkedin/rights&brands

About Rights & Brands

Rights & Brands is a Scandinavian agency promoting art, literature, and design brands that aim to inspire a global audience with stories and a vision for a better world.

Starting from a strategic base in literature, art and design, R&B’s platform is built on knowledge, passion and people. Using all aspects of character representation and branding, from publishing and PR to licensing, merchandising and digital development, with a worldwide network of sub-agents and over 800 clients, R&B’s international insight and business capacity is unique.

Rights & Brands represents iconic Nordic brands, artists and authors and is the worldwide master agent on behalf of Moomin Characters. Other representation includes Sofie Sarenbrant & Carina Bergfeldt, Arne Dahl & Jonas Moström, Jenny Rogneby, Olli Jalonen, Pasi Ilmari Jääskeläinen, Asko Sahlberg, Mads Peder Nordbo, Cristina Sandu, Petra Rautiainen, Arto Paasilinna (Estate), and Tove Jansson (Estate).

With its headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden and local branches in Helsinki, Oslo, London, Tokyo and Hong Kong, R&B was founded in 2016 by Moomin Characters and Bulls, combining over 70 years of licensing experience.

Rights & Brands

Rosenlundsgatan 31 118 63 Stockholm Sweden

Rights & Brands

Salmisaarenranta 7 L 00180 Helsinki Finland

Narrative Non-Fiction

The Last Animal in the World: About the Tardigrade, Hope, and the Power of Small Things by Suvi Auvinen p. 4

Graphic Novel, Social History

Boobology: The Meanings, Burdens, and Liberation of Breasts by Pinja Meretoja p. 5

Narrative Non-Fiction - Tech History

To See the World in a Grain of Sand: Fifteen Ways to Look at a Computer by Linda Liukas p. 10

Narrative Non-Fiction

Esa-Pekka Salonen: Themes by Suna Vuori p. 11

Hobby & Lifestyle Moominvalley Knits p. 21

SUVI AUVINEN is writer, journalist and speaker. The author of five books, from a children’s books to narrative non-fiction, Auvinen has also contributed to numerous anthologies.

suviauvinen.fi @suviauvi

The Last Animal in the World

About the Tardigrade, Hope, and the Power of Small Things

(Maailman viimeinen eläin)

First published in Finnish by Gummerus / 2026 / 350 pp.

An epic journey in search of a microscopic animal and answers to big questions about the future of our world.

“An entertaining work of non-fiction.”

SUOMEN KUVALEHTI

“A book that needed to be written. [...] A unique pleasure to read.”

HELMI KEKKONEN, AUTHOR

“I’ve searched for narratives that bring understanding to our disappearing world. I found it in the shape of the tardigrade.”

TUULA RÖNKÄ, UNIVERSITY OF HELSINKI LIBRARIAN

Despite being microscopic, the tardigrade is arguably the world’s most resilient animal. This eight-legged, slow-moving creature thrives in the Earth’s most extreme environments — from deep-sea trenches and volcanic hot springs to the vacuum of Space. Familiar to many as the cuddly bear-like creature of internet memes, the tardigrade possesses near-indestructible survival capabilities that mirror, in fascinating ways, the resilience of humans themselves.

As the world went into lockdown, Suvi Auvinen became fascinated by the story of a lunar lander that had crashed into the Moon’s Sea of Serenity — carrying an illicit cargo of tardigrades on board. What was the fate of the tardigradesdid they survive the impact? How could something so small be so indestructible? And could it hold the key to humanity’s survival in the face of climate collapse with its unique capability to cryobiosis?

In search of answers, Auvinen embarks on a global journey — from Finland to Israel, the Netherlands, Germany, Poland, Sweden, and Japan — tracing the life and habitats of tardigrades while a rich narrative around this extraordinary animal begins to take shape.

The result is a compelling work that stretches far beyond natural science, exploring the fraught relationship between humans and the natural world, the cost of our thirst for knowledge and power, and what it means to survive in times of crisis. Weaving together science, climate, and personal memoir, Auvinen reaches through the darkness toward hope — looking the end of the world squarely in the eye.

For readers of Elizabeth Kolbert, Patrik Svensson, and Lea Korsgaard.

A HELSINGIN SANOMAT ’TOP 10’ PICK, FEBRUARY 2026

READING MATERIAL

Finnish edition & PDF

Sample translation 60 pp.

Author letter Outline

“...an enjoyable and fascinating journey. The book made even my own backyard seem magical and new by showing how a beautiful world, invisible to us, opens up beneath our feet.”

IIDA TURPEINEN, AUTHOR OF ‘BEASTS OF THE SEA’

PINJA MERETOJA (b. 1982) is an illustrator, author, and cartoonist based in Helsinki. She studied illustration at the Universidad de Palermo in Buenos Aires. She has written and illustrated two children’s picture books, and her debut graphic novel for adults, Boobology, was published in 2025, earning it nominations for the Finlandia Prize for Comics and for the ‘Most Beautiful Books’ 2026 Award in Finland. Meretoja’s visual storytelling is boldly colourful and playful, with a distinct sense of humour and her work is driven by a passion for equality and human rights.

Boobology

The meanings, Burden, and Liberation of Breasts (Tissilogia)

First published in Finnish by Tammi Publishers / 2025 / 184 pp.

An enlightening yet accessible non-fiction graphic novel about those soft mounds on the female body, often called symbols of womanhood itself.

Few body parts are as heavily sexualized as women’s breasts. Boobs aren’t just another body part—they literally define our taxonomic class: we are mammals. This work examines the place of women and breasts in society: Why are breasts so sexualized? Why do they arrive earlier than ever in puberty? How did doctors spend centuries getting them spectacularly wrong? And why does a body part designed to feed infants spark such intense cultural battles? Boobology is an eye-opening journey through prehistory to Instagram, from evolutionary biology to the ‘Free the Nipple’ movement.

Blending accessible science, cultural criticism, and art history with insightful illustrations, Boobology challenges tired assumptions and opens fresh conversations. For anyone who has breasts, wants them, fears them, loves them, or simply wonders why they matter so much—this graphic novel is essential reading.

AWARDS

2020 Bologna Illustrators Exhibition

NOMINATIONS

2026 Comics Finlandia (SarjakuvaFinlandia)

2026 The Most Beautiful Books of Finland - Non-fiction books

2023 The Most Beautiful Books of Finland - children’s books

“The illustrative style is lively, concise, and informative.”

KIRJAVINKIT

“Recommended for anyone - with or without breasts.”

KULTTUURITOIMITUS

“Pinja Meretoja’s Boobology is a joyful feminist nonfiction book that uses gentle humour to lighten a serious topic. Highly recommended as a gift or for yourself!”

ROSA MERILÄINEN, AUTHOR

READING MATERIAL

Finnish edition & PDF Sample translation 30 pp. Synopsis

RIGHTS SOLD

Estonian (Herta)

Czech (Paseka)

“Meretoja succeeds in presenting a turbulent, messy history in a clear format, without forgetting the humour that accompanies the listing of humanity’s follies.”

@LUKEMATTOMIIN

“Boobology is educational, amusing and pleasantly uncomfortable all at once. 5/5”

@KALPA KASSINEN

SOPHIA JANSSON (b. 1961) is the chairman of the board of Moomin Characters and, together with other heirs, is responsible for Tove Jansson’s estate. She is the daughter of Tove Jansson’s brother Lars. Her memoir, Three Islands, is her literary debut.

Three Islands: Father, Mother and Me

(Tre Öar)

First published in Swedish by Förlaget M / 2025 / 350 pp.

Three Islands: Father, Mother and Me is a gripping story of family, the price of silence and the liberating power of storytelling.

Sophia’s father, Lars and mother Nita’s relationship was not built on passionate love, but they shared the most important thing in life: a child. Sophia Jansson’s autobiography features three islands: Tonga, where the Jansson siblings wanted to move to in the 1940s, Ibiza, where Sophia lived in her early childhood, and the island in Pellinge, where the Janssons have spent time over generations.

Nita passed away early. Father and daughter had to cope without her. Lars stood for security and care, but also for an unwavering silence. What happened to Mum? And was her father, Lars, the saint Sophia always thought he was? She searches for the truth with the help of previously unknown letters. The Jansson family comes close to us: the grandfather suffers from depression and Germanism, his wife, Ham sketches and stands out, Tove and her brother Lasse move to become independent.

READING MATERIAL

Swedish edition & PDF

Sample translation 50 pp.

“An excellent memoir.”

AFTONBLADET

“Despite all its tragic twists and turns, Three Islands is a hopeful book. Sophia Jansson proves that it is never too late to have a happy childhood.”

ÖSTERBOTTENS TIDNING

“Deeply moving.”

DAGENS NYHETER

RIGHTS SOLD

Estonian (Hea Lugu)

Norwegian (Cappelen Damm)

World English (Sort of Books)

“It is a beautiful and courageous book, filled with love and written with the insight that sometimes it is only when we are older that we truly understand our parents’ life choices.”

UPSALA NYA TIDNING

TUULA KARJALAINEN (b. 1942), Ph.D, is an art historian and non-fiction writer based in Helsinki. She has worked as the director of the Helsinki City Art Museum and the Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma, and as an assistant professor in the Department of Art History at the University of Helsinki. She has authored several non-fiction books, including the 2013 biography, Tove Jansson: Work and Love, which has been published in 13 languages to date.

Dear Tove – Letters From Children Around the World

(Tove ja maailman lapset)

First published in Finnish by WSOY / 2025 / 192 pp.

The book offers a new perspective on the beloved author, sharing the stories behind the letters Tove Jansson received from readers and revealing the depth of Tove’s responses to their concerns.

According to Tove Jansson (1914-2001), she received up to 1,500-2,000 letters a year from her young readers from all corners of the world. ‘I have received a lot of love,’ she said towards the end of her life, patting the stack of letters she received in reply. The letters from children and young people were full of admiration and love for Tove, but also contained touching questions about life, including loneliness, sadness, and all the problems, big and small. In their own way, the letters were admiration letters, but even more so, they are open and honest letters to a wise adult with the ability to understand, comfort and advise. In her replies, Tove wrote openly about her own childhood and her work as a writer, and also told the disappointed why the Moomin books were no longer being written.

PUBLISHERS OF ‘WORK AND LOVE’

Chinese (CITIC)

Danish (Turbine)

English (Penguin Press)

Estonian (Varrak)

German (Urachhaus)

Japanese (Kawade Shobo Shinsha)

Korean (Munhakdongne)

Russian (AST)

Ukrainian (Prometey)

Tuula Karjalainen, the author of Tove Jansson’s biography, has selected the most interesting letters from readers and the author’s replies, shedding light on the background to the correspondence and revealing insights into Tove’s own life. The reading experience is complemented by stunning four-colour illustrations.

READING MATERIAL

Finnish edition & PDF

Sample translation Chapters 1-4

RIGHTS SOLD

Swedish (Förlaget M)

“Karjalainen’s book isn’t a collection of letters and replies but an in-depth analysis of Jansson’s roles, ways of thinking, and character. The cavalcade of topics covering her life and Moomin production will be familiar to those who have read about Jansson, but Karjalainen delves even deeper into the portrayal of Tove. [...] The selected photographs of Tove Jansson complement the text perfectly. ”

SUOMEN KUVALEHTI, FINLAND

“[...]when reading the book, you learn a lot about Tove, children, writing, life and yourself. With tears in your eyes and your heart full. Quite an achievement for a 193-page work. […] We should give her a Finlandia prize for this!”

KULTTUURITOIMITUS, FINLAND

IJÄS is a Helsinki-based Zen priest and teacher, author, researcher, and visual artist. Ijäs leads the Buddhist community, Helsinki Zen – Peacemakers Finland, and has volunteered at retreats in the Auschwitz concentration camp museum since 2017.

Zen and the Moomins

(Zen ja muumit)

First published in Finnish by Atena / 2026 / 220 pp.

An enchanting look at Tove Jansson’s beloved Moomin stories through the eyes of Zen Buddhism.

Moominmamma embodies perfect nonattachment, releasing expectations with the grace of a seasoned master. Snufkin wanders freely, living in the eternal now, unburdened by possessions like an ancient sage. Even Moominpappa’s restless need to write, explain, and control reflects our own struggle with the ego— could he learn to simply be?

Through the gentle inhabitants of Moominvalley, Ijäs illuminates Zen’s most elusive concepts: mindfulness, impermanence, compassion, and the art of letting go. In these cherished characters, we see our own longing, attachment, fear, dissatisfaction—and the possibility of awakening.

Zen and the Moomins is a warm, accessible introduction to Zen philosophy that never simplifies or condescends. By pairing ancient Eastern wisdom with Jansson’s timeless characters, Ijäs builds a bridge between two profound traditions of understanding what it means to be human. A captivating and wise book for Moomin lovers, seekers of spiritual wisdom, and anyone approaching life’s big questions with openness and wonder.

READING MATERIAL

Finnish edition & PDF

Sample translation 30 pp. Author letter

“In this groundbreaking work, Finnish Zen priest, sensei Mikko Rakushin Ijäs does something truly rare. He explains seemingly elusive Zen philosophy through the world of the Moomins. It is a warm and clear introduction to Zen, born from years of deep practice under the guidance of a true master. I recommend this book to everyone who wants to understand Zen, and especially to all Moomin fans. The combination of Moomin wisdom and Zen offers an abundance of new insights.”

KIYO TEZUKA, PRIEST, CHŌSHŌ-IN TEMPLE, JAPAN

EMMA KLINGENBERG (b. 1982) is a Finland-Swedish actor and musician. She graduated from the Academy of Music and Drama in Gothenburg in 2005 and has since worked widely in theatre and music across the Nordic countries. With a diverse career in music, film and theatre, this work is Klingenberg’s literary debut.

Tove and Her Music

(Detta är min målarsång: Tove Jansson och musiken) First published in Swedish by Förlaget M / 2025 / 197 pp.

A new, intimate glimpse into the life of Tove Jansson, uncovering the songs and music that inspired the artist and those which she composed herself, from Moomin melodies to hidden love song lyrics.

Music played a significant role in Tove Jansson’s life. A multi-talented artist rebel with many strings to her bow, she lived according to her own words: “paint paint paint lill girl, remember that nothing stands still, always you shall wander.” Singer and actor Emma Klingenberg, who has toured with the concert Tove Jansson - The Songwriter and researched the musical themes in Tove’s work, has now compiled her golden finds.

Klingenberg writes engagingly about the music Tove danced to in her studio and on her island of Klovharu, and delving deep into Tove’s and her partner Tuulikki Pietilä’s extensive cassette collection. Tove’s own lyrics are also collected here. Many relationships in Tove’s life influenced her songwriting, not least her stormy love affair with theatre director Vivica Bandler, which resulted in the secret collection Songs for My Woman and the bold The Big Mymble Song.

Tove and Her Music is a collection of over sixty original song lyrics and includes everything from Moomin songs to the beloved ‘Autumn Song’, illustrated throughout with unique material in the form of diary sketches, photographs and handwritten documents.

READING MATERIAL

Swedish edition & PDF

Sample translation 19 pp.

“A great gift.” EXPRESSEN

LIUKAS (b. 1986) is Finland’s most renowned coding ambassador and author-illustrator of the bestselling Hello Ruby children’s books, which have been translated into 33 languages. Linda is co-founder of Rails Girls, a global initiative teaching coding to girls. In 2014 she was awarded Finland’s State Prize for her services to making digital technology education accessible for children and has been named by Forbes list as one of the most influential women in tech. Her 2015 TED talk has had over 2 million views.

To See a World in a Grain of Sand: Fifteen Ways to Look at a Computer

(Nähdä maailma hiekanjyvässä)

First published in Finnish by Otava / 2025 / 250 pp.

Renowned Finnish author and programming instructor Linda Liukas unravels the human stories behind computers – from the first line of code to the birth of the bit – revealing how these breakthroughs shaped our world and where technology is taking us next.

What do a British society lady in 1843 and a juggling mathematician some hundred years later have in common? The former wrote the first line of code, and the latter invented the bit - both crucial components of the machine that would change the world.

Taking the reader on a journey across a fascinating map of computer science, Linda Liukas’ book takes a panoramic route to the present day, stopping at fascinating human events and revolutionary ideas. At the same time, it takes an insightful look at the impact of technology on our lives and reflects on where the computer is heading next - and us with it.

“Fascinating and educational.”

LEVOTON LUKIJA

PART 1: Theoretical data processing i.e.my journey to the heart of thinking.

1. Whose child is the computer?

2. Turing’s verbs

3. Shannon’s nouns

4. Lovelace’s poetry measure

5. Von Neumann’s dictionary

PART 2: Computer systems, or diving into computer structures

6. The coding chain

7. A world in a grain of sand

8. The importance of forgetting

9. The last magician

10. Where savages lurk

11. How to keep a secret

“Over the years and decades, I have read many books on IT, but nothing like this book by Liukas. The book combines humanistic thinking with technology, as well as its meaning and implications, in a fluent yet thought-provoking way.”

DIMENSIO MAGAZINE

PART 3: Power: Big arcs on a map

12. It opens up with a smile

13. How to grow a neural network

14. Unusual computers

15. An electricity that loves

“A great work, especially for people who are not technology wunderkinds.”

KIRJAVINKIT.FI

VUORI is a journalist, writer and communications authority on the arts. She was a renowned theatre critic for Finland’s largest daily, Helsingin Sanomat, for several years. Vuori first began interviewing Salonen for her 2020 in-depth interview, “Time vs. Salonen” for Long Play journal.

Esa-Pekka Salonen: Themes

(Esa-Pekka Salonen - Teemat)

First published in Finnish by Siltala / 2025 / 672 pp.

“An engagingly written deepdive into an artist’s thoughts [...] also offers a lot to readers less familiar with classical music.”

TURUN SANOMAT

“A highly compelling narrative recommendable to anyone and everyone.”

KULTTUURITOIMITUS

WINNER OF THE LAURI JÄNTTI PRIZE FOR NONFICTION 2026

This absorbing portrait offers up an insightful and candid view inside the European modernist Salonen’s multifaceted work and life at the intersection of traditional classical music, technology and thinking.

Finnish composer and conductor

Esa-Pekka Salonen (b. 1958) is one of the world’s most respected musicians. He has spent most of his career in the United States, where he is regarded as a significant innovator and developer of orchestral music and a significant musical thinker.

In this ambitious and engaging portrait about him, Salonen opens up about his work and life in an approachable and witty way. At the same time, he elaborates on his background, thinking, worldview, and musical influences.

Bridging Europe and the United States, the book takes readers to the places that have shaped- and, in turn, been shaped by Salonen. In addition to Salonen himself, many of his friends and collaborators feature, including composers Kaija Saariaho, Magnus Lindberg and John Adams, director Peter Sellars, professor Jorma Panula, and critic Alex Ross.

“Illuminating.”

HELSINGIN SANOMAT

READING MATERIAL

Finnish edition & PDF

Sample translation

Outline

Author Letter

“A captivating insight into the career of an exceptional individual at the forefront of the classical music world over several decades. The book itself is like a symphony, giving themes time and opportunity to develop, and holding the reader’s attention throughout this monumental work.”

LAURI JÄNTTI PRIZE JURY

“...a very interesting portrait of a Finnish superstar, but also an excellent address on the state of music and the cultural sector in general during these challenging times. Highly recommended.”

KIRJAVINKIT

MALIN KIVELÄ (b. 1974) is a Finnish-Swedish author, playwright, and translator. She has written novels, children’s books and plays, and her writing has been published in several languages, including Vogue Italia. Her novels Elsewhere (Annanstans, Wahlström & Widstrand 2013) and The Heart (Hjärtat, Förlaget M, 2019) were awarded the Swedish Yle Literature Prize. Hjärtat was also nominated for the Runeberg Prize in 2020. In 2021, Kivelä was nominated for the August Prize and the Nordic Council Literature Prize for her picture book If You Meet a Bear (Om du möter en björn, Förlaget M, 2021)

Nature Wreckers

(Naturhavierna)

First published in Swedish by Wahlström & Widstrand / 2025 / 208 pp.

How can we bear to continue living as we do?

“Few possess Kivelä’s eye for detail. This applies to both her angles and her sensitivity to language.”

DAGENS ETC

“I love Kivelä’s diary-like writing style: how she hesitates and backs down, how the writing swells and branches out.”

VASABLADET

“A personal and mind-expanding research journey.”

SVERIGES RADIO

Malin Kivelä wants to get closer to nature. She is approaching fifty, her children have all grown up, and she, who would never have a pet, has given up and got a cat. Above all, she thinks about how we should live to make the only earth we have feel better.

Alone in the countryside by nightlight, armed with popcorn, Malin ploughs through literature about the wild men Pentti Linkola and the Unabomber, and of course reads the founding father Thoreau. She finds the Polish biologist Simona Kossak, who lived among the animals in Europe’s last great primaeval forest, and finally the controversial Californian ecophilosopher Donna Haraway.

But nature is not only romantic wilderness and endangered species, it is also destructive havoc in the body. The anxiety of responding to illness drives Malin towards the sea and surfing; it teaches her to surrender to the forces of nature and to see the beauty in what is bigger than herself.

Kivelä received a Society of Swedish Literature in Finland Award in 2026 for the work.

READING MATERIAL

Sample translation 30 pp

Author letter Reviews

RIGHTS SOLD

Finnish (Kosmos)

“Stylistically, Naturhaverierna is skilfully executed, bordering on masterful.”

EXPRESSEN

“Rating 5/5: A searching, despairing and instructive - and actually quite marvellous - essay on the acute climate crisis with whimsical attempts to find the truth about nature.”

BTJ

“Malin Kivelä has created a particularly skilful must-read for all of us who dream of becoming one with the wild.”

BTJ

NARRATIVE NON-FICTION, ENVIRONMENT & NATURE / JENNI

JENNI RÄINÄ (b. 1980) is a Finnish writer and columnist who has been awarded the Finlandia Prize for Non-Fiction as part of a working group on the book The Forest After Us (Metsä meidän jälkeemme, 2019) and the Bothnia Prize for the book On the Edge (Reunalla, 2017), which tells the story of remote villages, together with photographer Vesa Ranta. Shifting Waters was nominated for both the Finlandia Prize for Non-Fiction and Bothnia Prize in 2025. In her previous work, Kulkijat (2021), Räinä travels through northern landscapes and tells stories of women in the wilderness.

Räinä is known as a clear-thinking advocate for nature and a powerful and sensual portrayer of the natural world. Her second novel, Persecution (Vaino), was published in autumn 2025 to critical acclaim.

Shifting Waters: A Journey Through an Altered Landscape of Water and Time

(Veden ajat: Matka läpi muuttuneen maiseman)

First published in Finnish by Like / 2025 / 219 pp.

An affecting work about an ecosystem silently disappearing in front of our own eyes.

“This fascinating work provides information about an element that concerns us all, but in addition to concern, it also inspires hope that we can better understand the environment of which we are all a part.”

BOTNIA PRIZE JURY

Several years ago writer Jenni Räinä came to the realisation that natural streams had all but disappeared from both near her home and more widely around the country. After her father’s death, she set out on an expedition along the altered waterways. She traveled from springs to streams, from streams along rivers, and down rivers to the seashore - contemplating the loss of these waterways as she processed her own, personal loss. What she witnessed was a drastic change which had taken place within a single generation.

Blending memoir with astute journalism, in this work of creative non-fiction, reminiscent of Robert Macfarlane’s Is a River Alive? Jenni Räinä takes readers vividly depicting the disappearing ways of life and their uniqueness in her distinctive and beautiful prose.

Shifting Waters was nominated for the Bothnia- and Finlandia Non-Fiction prizes in 2025.

FINLANDIA PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION 2025

READING MATERIAL

Finnish edition & PDF

Sample translation 30 pp.

“Räinä’s text flows beautifully, like a mountain stream.”

MAASEUDUN TULEVAISUUS

“A powerful work about the destruction of nature happening right before our eyes but which we fail to notice.”

MAASEUDUN TULEVAISUUS

“The book has a personal and distinctive narrative voice, but the text gives the topic plenty of space. Even if the reader doesn’t think they’ll be interested in waterways, they’ll enjoy reading this! The flowing narrative is engaging. The book makes one understand the vulnerability and importance of waterways as part of Finnish nature”

FINLANDIA PRIZE JURY

SAONEGIN is a Helsinki-based editor and writer with roots in the North. She has been walking on cloudberry mires since she was six.

NIINA KIVILÄ is a hiker, berry picker and a social scientist, who has often trekked the northern wilderness. She has studied creative writing at the Critical Academy in Helsinki.

Cloudberry Confessional:

Essays on Life, Land and Legends

(Hillasuolla kaikki on toisin)

First published in Finnish by Into Kustannus / 2023 / 270 pp.

Structured like a conversation with a good friend, this collection of essays transports the reader into nature, where, treacherous and sinking, the mire becomes a paradise and a home as the cloudberry becomes a muse for its pickers.

Foraging berries is a quintessentially Nordic pastime and the berry pickers gold, the mire-loving cloudberry, rubus chamaemorus, thrives on the northernmost pine mires of the Nordic countries. It is there, where writers and friends Niina Kivilä and Kati Saonegin head to in an old Saab every summer to hunt their mutual golden berry muse, equipped with rubber boots, buckets, and a dogged forager’s determination.

Like a conversation between friends, whose friendship is cemented on the boggy tussocks of the cloudberry mire amidst clouds of mosquitoes, the mire opens up as a space, a sanctuary to tackle weighty subjects such as mental health, death, and childlessness, while the friends obsessively hunt the tenacious cloudberry.

“Picking cloudberries is the best thing a person can do. A mutual love of cloudberries and mires saw two friends write a book together in which the mire is a life - in all its joys and sorrows - unto its own.”

LAPIN KANSA

A lyrical, intertextual manifesto for safeguarding our relationship to nature and the inherent value of its seemingly most inhospitable parts, Kivilä and Saonegin approach the history and ecology of the pine mires via their mutual foraging passion as well the creation myths of the Kalevala, intertextual references, and ecology. Ultimately showing us that the cloudberry plant is wiser than man, Cloudberry Confessional strikes the perfect balance between intimate yet objective, concise yet poetic, immersing readers in the Nordic relationship to nature with the life-affirming power of nature in Long Litt Woon’s The Way Through the Woods, and the essayistic style of Nina Mingya Powles’ Small Bodies of Water.

READING MATERIAL

Finnish edition & PDF

Sample translation 48 pp. Outline

Author Letter

RIGHTS SOLD

All rights available

“An evocative, conversational book that is great to immerse yourself in.” KULTTUURITOIMITUS

NATURAL HISTORY & BOTANY / ARI TURUNEN & PETRI LAUKKA

ARI TURUNEN is the editor-in-chief of the Finnish edition of Le Monde Diplomatique and a non-fiction author specialising in the history of customs and culture. His works have been translated into eleven languages.

Turunen has a degree in social sciences and geography. He has published 13 titles on cultural history and popular science and his works have been translated into 12 languages to date.

READING MATERIAL

Finnish edition & PDF

Sample translation 30 pp.

RIGHTS SOLD ’THE ATLAS OF SCENTS’

Dutch (Het Spectrum)

The Atlas of Poisons and Potions

(Rohtojen atlas)

Aula & Co. / 2025 / 240 pp.

A riveting journey through nature’s pharmacy—where the line between cure and poison is measured in milligrams.

What if the same molecule that could save your life could also end it? The Atlas of Poisons and Potions reveals the dark beauty of nature’s most powerful compounds, exploring humanity’s centuries-long dance with the plants and animals that heal us, intoxicate us, and sometimes kill us.

From the quinine that conquered malaria to the morphine that revolutionized pain relief, from the curare used by indigenous hunters that became a surgical miracle to the viper venom transformed into blood pressure medication—this beautifully illustrated compendium tells the stories of 45 remarkable natural compounds that have shaped human history.

Richly illustrated and accessibly written, The Atlas of Poisons and Potions is not a health guide but an absorbing look at the intersection of nature, chemistry, medicine, and history —revealing how humans across continents discovered, refined, and sometimes weaponized nature’s most potent chemical arsenal.

The Atlas of Scents

(Tuoksujen atlas)

Aula & Co. / 2024 / 286 pp.

A fascinating look at the rich world of scents.

Without scents, there would be no life: plants use scents to attract pollinators, animals use them for mating. Scent influences our consciousness, makes us more alert, evokes memories and triggers emotions. It is therefore no wonder that perfumes and spices have been among the most important trade products in the world since time immemorial.

The Atlas of Scents takes the reader on a journey across different continents and links scents to a vast collection of facts from history, mythology, literature, visual arts, etymology and chemistry. The result is a fantastically written and beautifully designed book that shows the importance of scents in our lives.

Moominmamma’s Garden: Flowers

Anni Pöyhtäri (Illustrations) & Johanna Vireaho (Text)

First published in Finnish by WSOY / February 2026 / 120 pp. / CMYK

“All she could think about was her garden…”

Moominmamma loves her roses and cherishes all the flowers in her garden. This beautifully illustrated handbook introduces readers to the first bulb flowers of spring, flowers that bloom in light and shade, pollinators’ favorites, traditional species, and perennials. Roses, dahlias, peonies, and hydrangeas beautify the garden but are also perfect as cut flowers.

A new enchanting book series for anyone interested in flowers, gardening, and wild herbs, this beautiful and informative book contains wise advice and useful tips on growing flowers and starting a flower garden. Moominmamma’s approach to gardening is gentle, and it is always okay to just dream about having a garden. Forthcoming edi-

READING MATERIAL

Finnish edition & PDF Sample translation (tk)

RIGHTS SOLD Estonia (Hea Lugu)

ANDERS LANDÉN (b. 1982) is an author and journalist whose interest in Moomin products was awakened at a young age when he worked in a second-hand shop. Landén is a big fan of Tove Jansson and the Moomin books and has a collection of Moomin products of his own.

Treasures from Moominvalley

The Collector’s Guide to Tove Jansson’s Moomins (Skatter från Mumindalen: Samlarens guide till Tove Janssons mumintroll) First published in Swedish by Parlare Förlag / 2024 / 512 pp.

In Treasures from Moominvalley, Moomin lovers around the world will discover the richly-illustrated, comprehensive reference guide they deserve.

This meticulously curated volume offers an in-depth exploration of the rich legacy of Moomin culture, delving into both the beloved books and the wide array of collectibles inspired by Tove Jansson’s enchanting creations. Readers will find detailed descriptions and vibrant illustrations of a diverse range of Moomin memorabilia, from the charming handmade dolls crafted by Atelier Fauni to the delicate ceramic figurines that capture the whimsical essence of the Moomin characters. The book also features a collection of children’s bedroom paintings as well as an assortment of handkerchiefs adorned with delightful Moomin motifs.

This treasure trove of Moomin artifacts is a testament to the enduring appeal and cultural significance of the Moomin stories, offering fans an unparalleled journey through the myriad ways in which these beloved characters have touched the hearts of generations.

READING MATERIAL

Swedish edition & PDF

English edition & PDF

RIGHTS SOLD

All rights available

“This book is a treasure for anyone with a special interest in Tove Jansson’s Moomins. Overall rating: 5.”

BIBLIOTEKSTJÄNST

“Thanks to Landén’s tireless research, Treasures From Moominvalley is also fit-to-burst with whimsical facts and fascinating findings.”

VOGUE SCANDINAVIA

Colouring books

by Maria Trolle

First published in Sweden by Bookmark

Förlag

MARIA TROLLE is an artist whose coloring books have sold hundreds of thousands of copies internationally and keep finding new fans with every new release. She’s also the illustrator of several picture books. She lives and works outside of Stockholm, Sweden.

Dive into the wonderful world of the Swedish artist Maria Trolle in this selection of adult coloring books full of natural wonders and dream-like landscapes!

Maria Trolle’s books and her unique style have gained her a wide international fan following. In her coloring books, the audience is invited on a journey through fairy-tale-like lands and deep forests. From peacock feathers and lily of the valley, to autumn leaves and lavish flowers, the books are a continuous source of wonder and beauty. With her style that draws inspiration from Scandinavian landscapes and classical children’s stories.

RIGHTS SOLD

World English (Gibbs-Smith)

Dutch (MUS/BBNC)

Finnish (Otava)

The Magic Library

(Det magiska biblioteket)

First published in Sweden by Bookmark / 2026 / 80 pp.

Colour your way through a magical library with Maria Trolle!

Step through the doors of an enchanted library where imagination knows no bounds. In this spellbinding new colouring book, beloved artist Maria Trolle invites you to explore a wondrous realm where every turn of the page reveals a new literary adventure.

The Magic Library is a love letter to books and the extraordinary worlds they contain. Printed on single-sided pages for your colouring convenience, this collection allows you to bring Maria Trolle’s enchanting vision to life with your own palette of colours. Perfect for book lovers and colouring enthusiasts alike.

Colors of Christmas 2025 / 40 pp.

Seasons 2025 / 85 pp.

Nightfall 2018 / 96 pp.

Fairytales 2024 / 90 pp.

2023 / 91 pp.

KAROLIINA KORHONEN says she is a female ‘Matti’ herself, and that the situations she depicts are largely from her own experiences. According to her, the Matti comics were born by accident, when she drew some sketches for her foreign friends to explain ‘Finnishness’. Korhonen is a graphic designer who lives in the city of Oulu, in central Finland.

READING MATERIAL

Finnish edition & PDF

English edition & PDF RIGHTS SOLD

Dutch (BBNC)

English (Atena)

Japanese (Hōjōsha)

Korean (Munhakdongne)

New Finnish Nightmares

Atena / 2024 / 90 pp.

A Finnish Nightmare is when you go for a walk in the forest but “everyone else” is there as well.

Suomi-Matti is here again! Matti loves silence and personal space. If you feel somewhat uncomfortable when reading this book, you just might have a tiny Matti living in you.

Finnish Nightmares

Text & Illustations by Karoliina Korhonen

First published in Finnish and English by Atena

100,000+ COPIES SOLD IN FINLAND

Meet Matti, a stereotypical Finn who appreciates peace, quiet and personal space. Among the things that make Matti anxious are receiving compliments, sitting next to a stranger on a bus, and replying to small talk with lengthy descriptions of his day. Matti tries his best to give space, be polite and not bother with unnecessary chit chat.

Finnish Nightmares have been bestsellers worldwide from Finland to Japan and from the USA to China. Matti figured in The New York Times and in The Guardian, and he even inspired a new term for social awkwardness in Mandarin: jingfen, or ”spiritually Finnish”.

Matti in the Wallet - “Matti Kukkarossa” and Other Adventures in Finnish Language Nightmares

Atena / 2019 / 100 pp.

Some say learning Finnish is like drinking tar. Nonsense!

In Matti in the Wallet, Matti clings to the Finnish language and tells how our beloved Northern people communicate.

Finnish Nightmares - A Different Kind of Social Guide to Finland

Atena / 2016 / 100 pp.

Finnish Nightmares is a book about what it is like to be a Finn in social occasions.

For a foreigner the book opens implied codes that can be difficult to understand but are shared with all Finns.

Pocket Matti - “Taskumatti” and Other New Adventures in Finnish Language Nightmares

Atena / 2022 / 96 pp.

Now you have to be as precise as a carrot! In this book, Matti bends from iron wire what the most beloved Finnish idioms mean. Literally.

Finnish Nightmares 2 - An Even More Different Kind of Social Guide to Finland

Atena / 2017 / 96 pp.

Matti does things the way a regular Finn would do: in silence and trying his best not to stand out or bother anyone.

Finnish Nightmares 2 takes Matti abroad, where he encounters even more uncomfortable social situations.

RIGHTS SOLD

Estonian (Sinisukk)

English (Search Press)

Norwegian (Cappelen Damm)

Moominvalley Knits

(Muumilaakson neuleet)

First published in Finnish by Otava / 2025 / 168 pp.

Knit your very own Little My’s red dress or fill your knitwear with Moominvalley characters! Eight local knitwear designers have designed lovely Moomin-themed jumpers, cardigans and accessories for the entire family.

Moomintroll, Snufkin, Little My, The Groke and many other beloved characters created by Tove Jansson are featured in this inspiring book of delightful new knitwear, including various techniques from embroidery, intarsia to knitting and stitching. There are also some simpler knits, such as Little My’s red dress and Too-Ticky’s striped shirt and cap.

The designs include knitwear for both adults and children, with patterns for a range of sizes.

Knitted Moomin Socks

An Alphabetic Journey into Moominvalley

(Onnelliset villasukat, Aakkosmatka Muumilaaksoon)

Otava / 2022 / 176 pp.

Tiptoe into the wonderful world of the Moomins in cozy, knitted socks! This crafty sock book takes you on an alphabetical journey into Moominvalley, with familiar characters, places and letters to match.

The book includes 29 new Moomin-themed sock designs by Novita, using yarns from the Moomin x Novita collection. The socks are designed primarily for adult sizes, but with nifty tips, the socks can also be knitted for smaller feet. All models have clear instructions and photo illustrations.

The English edition, Knitted Moomin Socks, is published by Search Press (2024).

The Art of the Sea

Published in English and Finnish by Laine Publishing / 2025 / 277 pp.

The Art of the Sea celebrates Tove Jansson’s beloved universe through 23 beautiful knitting patterns inspired by her characters, artistry and philosophy—timeless creations to wear, treasure and share across generations. Celebrating the artistry of Tove Jansson, The Art of the Sea bridges courage, freedom and belonging with the craft of knitting.

The book features 23 patterns by 18 international designers who interpret the atmosphere of Moominvalley into stitches, including clothes and accessories that

convey the warmth of Moominmamma’s embrace, Little My’s sharp humour, Snufkin’s independence, and the salty breath of the northern sea. This special collection presents lasting, innovative patterns that explore cables, textures, stripes and colourwork.

RIGHTS SOLD

Korean (Jigeumichaek)

German (EMF)

RIGHTS SOLD

Danish (Turbine)

Dutch (Lannoo)

French (de Saxe)

German (Stiebner)

Korean (Youngjin)

Swedish (Tukan)

Knits to Wear: Effortless Patterns by Kutova Kika

Veronika Lindberg / Published in English and Finnish by Laine Publishing / 2024 / 204 pp.

VERONIKA LINDBERG is one of the most popular knitwear designers of our time. Her book, Knits to Wear: Effortless Patterns by Kutova Kika, is filled with 17 patterns destined to be cherished favorites. Ranging from timeless basics to modern pieces featuring decorative details, this collection offers inspiration to help you create knits that reflect your

KUTOVA KIKA is known for her modern, Scandinavian inspired designs that combine comfort and contemporary elegance. With more than 500,000 active followers on her social media channels and appearances in major international media outlets, including The New York Times, her work inspires knitters around the world to create effortlessly stylish knits.

“Crochet can be joyful rebellion against uniformity. Let your handmade pieces sway, dance in the wind, and burst through the grayness of everyday life like a bright bubble in a black-and white movie.”

MOLLA MILLS

Hook Out!: Fresh Crochet Wear

Molla Mills / Published in English and Finnish by Laine Publishing / 2025 / 230 pp.

Crocheted garments that fit, flow, and bring color to every day.

With Hook Out!, the well-loved crochet designer Molla Mills ventures into new territory — crocheted clothing! Her experimentation has led to the 22 designs: to perfectly fitting yoke sweaters, smoothly draping trousers, and lacy, fluttering surfaces. Every design is made with movement and daily life in mind. You’ll find stripes and checks, and color — lots of it!

MOLLA MILLS is an internationally renowned Finnish crochet designer. She is known for her modern, colorful accessories and home decor designs that combine functionality with artistic flair and playfulness. Her previous best-selling books have been translated into multiple languages, bringing contemporary crochet to a worldwide audience.

RIGHTS SOLD

Korean (Hans Media)

Swedish (Tukan)

Spanish (GG)

Portuguese (Editora Olhares)

52 Weeks series

Laine Publishing / 2020 / 256 pp. / Also available in Finnish

The bestselling 52 Weeks series from Nordic knitting experts Laine Publishing transforms the art of knitting into a year-round journey of creativity and comfort. The series includes modern classics like 52 Weeks of Socks I & II, 52 Weeks of Shawls, 52 Weeks of Easy Knits, 52 Weeks of Accessories, 52 Weeks of Scrap Yarn, and 52 Weeks of Chunky Knits.

Patterns are beautifully photographed and laid out, making these books not just practical guides but stunning coffee table treasures. From cozy chunky knits perfect for winter evenings to delicate accessories that add a handmade touch to any outfit, the 52 Weeks series celebrates knitting as both craft and lifestyle.

52 Weeks of Scrap Yarn

Laine Publishing / 2025 / 264 pp.

Also available in Finnish

52 Weeks of Chunky Knits

Laine Publishing / 2024 / 272 pp.

Also available in Finnish

52 Weeks of Socks Vol. II

Laine Publishing / 2023 / 256 pp.

Also available in Finnish

52 Weeks of Shawls

Laine Publishing / 2020 / 272 pp.

Knitted Kalevala

Jenna Kostet / Published in English and Finnish by Laine Publishing / 2022 / 176 pp.

What does knitted folk poetry look like? How can a sweater be both a garment and a story?

Knitted Kalevala includes 18 knitting patterns — sweaters, cardigans and accessories — inspired by Kalevala. Considered a national epic in Finland, Kalevala contains old poems full of Baltic-Finnic mythology, ancient symbols, mythical creatures and nature. These as well as other Finnish, Scandinavian and Baltic influences can be seen in the decorative colourwork patterns of the designs. They are also a wonderful alternative to the popular Icelandic sweaters.

JENNA KOSTET is a knitwear designer and a writer, known for her historical novels and children’s books. She has studied ethnology and folkloristics.

RIGHTS SOLD

French (de Saxe)

German (EMF)

Swedish (Tukan)

facebook/rightsandbrands publishing@rightsandbrands.com www.rightsandbrands.com

instagram/rightsandbrands linkedin/rights&brands

Rights & Brands’ Literary Co-Agents

Poland

Macadamia Literary Agency Magda Cabajewska magda@macadamialit.com

Rights & Brands’ Literary Team

Eleonoora Kirk Literary Agent eleonoora.kirk@rightsandbrands.com

+46 79 104 54 94

Elin Rydner Literary Agent elin.rydner@rightsandbrands.com +46 76 947 70 40

Friederike Ridegh Literary Agent friederike.ridegh@rightsandbrands.com +358 40 837 6325

Tuomas Sorjamaa Literary Agent tuomas.sorjamaa@rightsandbrands.com +358 50 351 0872