Thanks for the Book Award
A Finnish literary prize presented annually since 1966 to an author whose work of fiction has particularly stimulated literature in Finland.
Fiction awardsFinnish literary awards
- Established
- 1966
- Organizer
- Organization of the Booksellers’ Association of Finland (Kirjakauppaliitto r.y.), Libro ry, Finnish Library Association (Suomen kirjastoseura ry)
- Category
- General Fiction and Popular Fiction
- Selection Method
- Selection
- Target
- Professional
- Frequency
- 1 per year
- Announcement Period
- around April
- Status
- Active
Description
The Thanks for the Book Award (Kiitos kirjasta -mitali in Finnish) is a Finnish literary prize presented annually since 1966 by the Organization of the Booksellers’ Association of Finland (Kirjakauppaliitto r.y.), Libro ry and the Finnish Library Association (Suomen kirjastoseura ry). It is awarded to an author whose work of fiction published in the previous year has particularly stimulated literature in Finland. Eligible works may be written in Finnish or in Swedish. The award is traditionally presented as a medal/recognition; the Wikipedia entry does not specify a consistent monetary prize.
Prize
- Main Prize
- Medal (Kiitos kirjasta -mitali) and public recognition
Selection
Selection Process
| Stage | Judges | Pass Rate | Announcement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selection | Representatives from the Organization of the Booksellers' Association of Finland (Kirjakauppaliitto), Libro ry and the Finnish Library Association (Suomen kirjastoseura ry) | — | Announced annually via the organizers and media (typically April) |
Selection
Judges
Representatives from the Organization of the Booksellers' Association of Finland (Kirjakauppaliitto), Libro ry and the Finnish Library Association (Suomen kirjastoseura ry)
Announcement
Announced annually via the organizers and media (typically April)
Criteria
- Work is fiction
- Work was published in the previous year
- Work has particularly stimulated literature in Finland
- Works in Finnish or Swedish are eligible
Application Tips
Dos
- Confirm that it targets fiction works published in the previous year
- Aim for works written in Finnish or Swedish (or those with corresponding translations)
- Strengthen the literary and cultural impact of the work (including editing and dissemination)
Don''ts
- Do not misunderstand that there is a public call for entries (selection is conducted by the organizers)
- Do not target non-fiction works for submission
- Do not plan assuming a prize amount when it is not specified
Related Awards
- Finlandia Prize
- Nordic Council Literature Prize
- Other Finnish literary awards
Official Resources
https://kirjakauppaliitto.fi/kirja-ala-suomessa/kiitos-kirjasta-palkitut/Past Winners
Antti Rönkä
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Satu Vasantola
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Heidi Köngäs
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Minna Rytisalo
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Kaj Korkea-aho
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Tommi Kinnunen
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Aki Ollikainen
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Katja Kettu
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Tuomas Kyrö
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Rolf Nevanlinna
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Sirpa Kähkönen
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Reko Lundán
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Tina Lundan
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Risto Isomäki
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Antti Tuuri
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Saara Finni
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Orvokki Autio
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Eeva Tikka
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Märta Tikkanen
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Matti Pulkkinen
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Eeva Joenpelto
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Heikki Turunen
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