GALERII⟩Selgus 15 000-eurose naiskirjanduse preemia võitja

The Estonian Women’s Literature Award (Eesti naiskirjanduse auhinn) was announced on April 28, 2026, at the Writers’ Union’s Black Laurel Hall. The prestigious award, which carries a substantial prize of 15,000 eurose, was conferred upon Berit Petolai for her poetry collection, Hele, tuisklev ja nimetu. The announcement took place in a setting that highlighted literary achievement, drawing attention to the cultural significance of the galerii space.

The award recognizes significant contributions to naiskirjanduse (women’s literature) in Estonia. According to Tiina Põldmaa, a member of the judging panel, the winning work was characterized as a tapestry woven between everyday life and poetry, transcending conventional poetic structures. Põldmaa noted that the collection centers on themes of family, home, and rural existence.

She observed that these deeply resonant subjects manage to connect with readers, even those whose lives are situated in urban environments. The depth of Petolai’s writing is praised for capturing the nuances of the natural world—such as misty mornings, forest ponds, and meadow enchantments—while simultaneously maintaining a strong connection to the narrative thread of the poetry. The recognition solidifies Petolai’s standing within contemporary Estonian letters.

The award serves to celebrate literary voices that explore the intimate and the

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