In celebration of the upcoming launch of 1,001 Creatures, a new children’s book by Finnish author and illustrator duo Laura Merz and Aino Järvinen, Scandinavia House presents a virtual storytelling event and workshop on September 24.
From the dung-beetle to the blue whale, no creature is too humble or huge for this gorgeously illustrated, interactive exploration of the natural world. Author Aino Järvinen will introduce and read from the book. Then, illustrator Laura Merz will share a bit about her work as an artist and how she made the illustrations, followed by a creative workshop on her zebra illustrations. Viewers of all sizes are welcome to join us — including kids of all ages, and adults interested in learning about bookmaking and illustration! The video will take place as a Virtual Premiere on YouTube and will be available to stream after it airs.
Where: Scandinavia House via YouTube
When: September 24 at 11 am
Laura Merz is a visual artist, illustrator, and textile designer from Finland specializing in experimental drawing, wildlife-themed works and children’s culture. Her works have been shown in solo and group exhibitions both in Finland and around the world. Laura is the illustrator of two award-winning children’s books, and teaches art workshops to young people from refugee backgrounds with NGOs (Pass the Crayon in Germany and All Our Children in Finland).
Laura Merz and Aino Järvinen’s debut book 1,001 Creatures received The Most Beautiful Books of 2016 prize awarded by the Finnish Book Art Committee.
Aino Järvinen is a retired teacher of Finnish language and literature. Aino loves writing and collaborates with her goddaughter and visual artist Laura Merz on children’s books based on Laura's unique animal drawings. Aino has seen Laura grow from an animal-loving little girl to a fantastic artist whose works are based on an endless interest in nature
Laura Merz and Aino Järvinen’s debut book 1,001 Creatures received The Most Beautiful Books of 2016 prize awarded by the Finnish Book Art Committee.
About the Book
© Lauren Moffat
Laura Merz is a visual artist, illustrator, and textile designer from Finland specializing in experimental drawing, wildlife-themed works and children’s culture. Her works have been shown in solo and group exhibitions both in Finland and around the world. Laura is the illustrator of two award-winning children’s books, and teaches art workshops to young people from refugee backgrounds with NGOs (Pass the Crayon in Germany and All Our Children in Finland).
Laura Merz and Aino Järvinen’s debut book 1,001 Creatures received The Most Beautiful Books of 2016 prize awarded by the Finnish Book Art Committee.
© Minna Kurjenluoma
Aino Järvinen is a retired teacher of Finnish language and literature. Aino loves writing and collaborates with her goddaughter and visual artist Laura Merz on children’s books based on Laura's unique animal drawings. Aino has seen Laura grow from an animal-loving little girl to a fantastic artist whose works are based on an endless interest in nature
Laura Merz and Aino Järvinen’s debut book 1,001 Creatures received The Most Beautiful Books of 2016 prize awarded by the Finnish Book Art Committee.
by Laura Merz and Aino Järvinen
Translated from the Finnish by Emily Jeremiah
Yonder: Restless Books for Young Readers | Ages 3 - 6
A 2021 USBBY Outstanding International Book
From the dung-beetle to the blue whale, no creature is too humble or huge for Finnish author and illustrator duo Laura Merz and Aino Järvinen in 1,001 Creatures, a gorgeously illustrated, interactive exploration of the natural world.
Hardcover • ISBN: 9781632062680
Publication date: Sep 29, 2020