Resources
Catalogues
A selection of the best and most exciting works of the Estonian children’s literature are included into the catalogue Children’s Books From Estonia. The catalogue offers a helping hand to foreign publishers interested in our titles, as well as ohter children’s literature enthusiasts.
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Translations
Want to enjoy Estonian children’s literature in a foreign language? View information on which Estonian children’s books have been translated and published abroad.
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Translators
Interested in publishing an Estonian children’s book abroad? See who can help you with the best translation.
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Publication Grant
Find out more about the grants offered to translators and foreign publishers by The Cultural Endowment of Estonia for translating Estonian literature and publishing it abroad.
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Foreign Rights
If you are a foreign publisher and interested in our titles, we will be glad to provide you with reading copies and further information.
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Who are we?
The Estonian Children’s Literature Centre is a vital institution for subject-based information in the field of children’s literature. The Centre collects, preserves, and mediates children’s and youth literature for all enthusiasts as part of Estonia’s cultural heritage, meant for use towards research, education, and entertainment.
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Exhibitions
Illustration galleries of the center host exhibitions for top illustrators from Estonia and abroad. we have been visited by talented artists from Italy, Hungary, Spain, and countless other places.
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Fairy Tale Attic
The Fairy Tale Attic brings the visitor into the magical world of "Bumpy" – a beloved children’s book character. The unique attic space hosts family mornings, hobby classes, day camps for kids and all types of literary events.
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Edgar Valter’s Gallery
The Edgar Valter Gallery presents original works and stories by one of Estonia’s most beloved illustrators and writers. The gallery was created after Valter’s death, when the centre inherited the artitst’s original works to preserve them and promote his work.
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Literature Centre
Pikk 73, 10133 Tallinn
General info +372 617 7236
Office +372 617 7231
Library +372 617 7235
elk@elk.ee
Mon-Fri 10-18
Sat 11-16
Sun closed
Mon-Fri 10-17
Sat, Sun closed
