![]() ![]() ![]() The statistics of Kirjakori are based on the donations to the institute. According to estimates, altogether near 1400 books for children and young people were published, including graphic novels and books for young adults. Books were requested from 110 publishers, over 70 % of which donated books to the collections of the institute. The number of books was slightly smaller than on the year before, in 2017 there were 1257 books in Kirjakori. Kirjakori 2018 working group: Heidi Juopperi, Kaisa Laaksonen, Päivi Nordling, Reetta SuomalainenĮnglish translation: Yrsa Rekola Kirjakori 2018Īltogether 1190 books published in 2018 were collected into Kirjakori of the Finnish Institute for Children’s Literature. Other actual topics, also present in societal discussion, are among other the diversity of gender, attitude towards nature, climate change as well as the effect of various illnesses on the daily life. On top of numerous stories of strong women, the body and self-determination of girls and the position of women in society are emphasized. The year 2018 can be called a year of strong girls in the children’s and youth literature. Altogether 1190 books published in 2018 were collected into Kirjakori. Kirjakori exhibition showcases Finnish children’s and youth literature from 2018. ![]()
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