Aime Hansen is an Estonian poet, writer, and artist. She is noted for her works with religious themes and her exploration of the mysticism of life and psychology. [1] In 2009 she authored Jaipur-Delhi-Himaalaja: reisikohvrist leitud lood, a short story collection related to her travels in northern India and the Himalayas. A member of the Estonian Writer's Union, she writes in both Estonian and English. [2]
Laila Ellen Kaarina Hirvisaari, also known as Laila Hietamies, was a Finnish author and writer. By 2008, more than four million copies of her works had been sold.
Jaan Anvelt, was an Estonian Bolshevik revolutionary and writer. He served the Russian SFSR, was a leader of the Communist Party of Estonia, the first premier of the Soviet Executive Committee of Estonia, and the chairman of the Council of The Commune of the Working People of Estonia. Imprisoned during Joseph Stalin's Great Purge in 1937, he died from the injuries sustained during a beating by Aleksandr Langfang while in NKVD custody.
Jüri Talvet is an Estonian poet and academic. He is the author of various literary works including poetry, criticism, and essays.
Andrus Kivirähk is an Estonian writer, a playwright, topical satirist, and screenwriter. As of 2004, 25,000 copies of his novel Rehepapp ehk November had been sold, making him the most popular 21st century Estonian writer. His book Mees, kes teadis ussisõnu (2007) has been one of the top selling books in Estonia. He has been a member of the Estonian Writers' Union since 1996.
Tarmo Teder is an Estonian writer, poet and critic.
Varrak is an Estonian book publishing company founded in 1991, which quickly grew to one of the most popular book publishers in Estonia. It publishes both Estonian and translated works, including children's books, biographies, fiction and history books.
Martti Soosaar was an Estonian journalist and writer.
Harriet Toompere is an Estonian stage, television, and film actress. She is also the author of two children's books.
The Estonian Dance Festival is a national dance and gymnastics celebration currently held every five years at the Kalevi Keskstaadion in Tallinn, Estonia. The festival is maintained and developed by the Estonian Song and Dance Celebration Foundation. The Dance Festival is usually held on the same weekend as the Estonian Song Festival.
Iko Maran was an Estonian playwright and children's book author.
Kätlin Kaldmaa is an Estonian freelance writer, poet, translator and literary critic. Since 2010, Kaldmaa is the president of the Estonian PEN. In 2016 she was elected Secretary of the PEN International.
Ellen Niit was an Estonian children's writer, poet and translator. Over her lifetime, she penned more than forty books of both prose and poetry for children. She also wrote a number of collections of prose and poetry for adults. Her works have been translated into eighteen languages.
Aino Pervik is an Estonian children's writer, and translator.
Kätlin Vainola is a contemporary Estonian children’s writer and poet. She sometimes uses the pen name Marie Myrk.
Liisi Ojamaa was an Estonian poet, translator, literary critic and editor. She was already known for her debut collection "Endless July", which was included in the collection "Poetry Cassette '90", Elo Vee, Triin Soomets, Ats and Ruth Jyrjo also made their debut on the tape.
Eesti Raamat is Estonian publisher which is located in Tallinn. It publishes mainly fiction, including children's literature.
Ilmar Sikemäe was an Estonian writer.
Mari Saat is an Estonian writer.
Jüri Tuulik was an Estonian writer and playwright.
Asta Põldmäe is an Estonian writer and translator.