About this episode
This episode explores the life and work of Finnish artist Tove Jansson, creator of the Moomins.
Tove Jansson was an artist from Finland who wrote children's books featuring creatures called the Moomins. Through her writings and illustrations, Tove made sure to make a space for EVERYONE to fit in. You should visit your local library and see if there are any Moomin books available for you to check out!
People in this episode
Host: Paige
Topics covered
- children's literature
- art
- inclusivity
- Moomins
- Finnish culture
Keywords
- Tove Jansson
- Moomins
- children's books
- art
- inclusivity
- Finland
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: local library
Books & works: Moomin books
Places: Finland
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