Sinikka Laine facts for kids

Sinikka Laine-Törmänen, born on October 17, 1945, is a Finnish writer. She is best known for her books written for young adults. Her very first book, Ohari, came out in 1982.

Sinikka Laine has received many awards for her writing. Her novel Tyttö tuulesta, poika pimeästä (1986) won a special Finnish state literature award.

Laine was born in Riihimäki, a town in Finland. Today, she lives and works in Oulu, another city in Finland. She is married to an artist named Veikko Törmänen.

Books by Sinikka Laine

Novels for Young Readers

Sinikka Laine has written many novels. These are longer stories that often explore different themes and characters. Her books are popular with young adult readers.

• Ohari, published in 1982. This was her first novel.
• Ei kenenkään, ei koskaan, published in 1984.
• Tyttö tuulesta, poika pimeästä, published in 1986. This book won an important award.
• Silkkiuikku, published in 1988. This book was also translated into Danish.
• Sininen ruoho, published in 1990.
• Jos et pelkää pimeää, published in 1991.
• Töyhtö, published in 1992.
• Myrtti, yhden talven tyttö, published in 1994.
• Kuujuhla, published in 1995.
• Hyvästi, valkoinen, published in 1996.

Short Stories

Besides novels, Sinikka Laine has also written shorter stories. These are often found in collections with other authors' works or in magazines.

• Sata munkkipossua was included in a book called Sanojen portille lyhyesti in 1986. This book was put together by Asko Martinheimo.
• Taiteilijaelämää was published in the magazine Kaltio in 2003.