Tiina Laanem (1974) is an author and playwright. She graduated in administrative management from the Tallinn Technical University and has worked as a journalist at several daily newspapers, as well as an editor for the Estonian Magazine Publishing House. Currently, she is a publisher at the Pegasus Publishing House. Laanem has written award-winning novels, short stories, six children’s books and plays for both youth and adults.
Profile photo: Maarika Roosi
Awards
2025Nomenee of the Annual Children’s Literature Award of the Cultural Endowment of Estonia (
Striped and Swirly)
Good Children’s Book (
Striped and Swirly)
2024
Nomenee of the Annual Children’s Literature Award of the Cultural Endowment of Estonia (
Liisu Runs Away)
Good Children’s Book (
Liisu Runs Away)
Good Children’s Book (
The Best Sandcastle in the World)
2023Tartu Prize for Children’s Literature (Childhood Prize) nominee (
Katariina Takes Over the School)
2022
Nomenee of the Annual Children’s Literature Award of the Cultural Endowment of Estonia (
Katariina Takes Over the School)
2021
Tartu Prize for Children’s Literature (Childhood Prize) nominee (
Yellow Cat's Command)
