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Marika Maijala lives and works in Helsinki as an illustrator and children's book writer. Her debut writing project, Rosie's Journey, was nominated for the Nordic Council Children's and Young People's Literature Prize, and selected for the Bologna Illustrators Exhibition. In 2020, Marika was nominated for the ALMA Award. Mia Spangenberg holds a Ph.D. in Scandinavian Studies from the University of Washington, with a focus on Finnish literature and cultural studies. She is a 2017 graduate of the Finnish to English literary translation mentorship program organized by FILI, Finland's literary organization. Mia is passionate about championing international children's literature and writes articles for WorldKidLit about picture books from around the world.
"""What a charming book! This Finnish import feels like an epic journey. The mystery is: does Rosie dream this adventure as a way to break free of the life of a racing dog? Readers can decide for themselves. All will agree that the sliver of her body, elongated and hovering over the earth like a speeding bullet, is the embodiment of her joy in running . . . A great pick for story time."" --Stephanie Tournas, Youth Services Book Review ""In the spirit of Pulitzer Prize-winner Jane Smiley's magical and uplifting novel, Perestroika in Paris, ROSIE RUNS is the heart-warming and energetic tale of a race-dog and her sudden dash into the wider-world. Rose runs indeed-- through countryside and towns, across water, and past people and animals of all sorts. Like Smiley's tale, some notice Rosie while others miss the wondrous sight. But young readers won't miss a second of this brave greyhound's journey to freedom. The crayon drawings add more magic to the adventure. What a gorgeous gem of a picture book!"" --Joy Preble, Brazos Bookstore"
