"Iina Marja's Day" by Jaako Alatalo follows the life of Iina, a young Sámi girl living in the Arctic region of Finland. The story captures her experiences as she navigates the complexities of her cultural heritage and the challenges posed by a changing world. On a single day, Iina embarks on an adventure that intertwines her traditional roots with the modern influences encroaching upon her community. Through vivid imagery and poignant storytelling, Alatalo explores themes of identity, resilience, and the connection to nature that defines Iina's existence, offering a heartfelt glimpse into Sámi culture and the importance of preserving it. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called From Dawn To Dusk .

There are 28 pages in this book. This book was published in 2002 by Frances Lincoln Publishers Ltd .

Jaakko Alatalo was born in the Midwestern part of Finland. He studied photography at Lahti Institute of design and he has been working as a free lance photographer and author for over thirty years. He has lived in Lapland since the 1978. Numerous newspapers, magazines and book publishers have used his photographs and texts. He has created some photo-poem books together with poet Vilho Vahasarja. The most popular books have been "Jo kukkii tunturimaa" (The land of fells is already blooming), "Taas tunturiin lauluni vien" (I'll take my song to the fells) and "Herran kasivarrella" (On the arms of the Lord). Jaakko Alatalo has also written some manuscripts for movies, drama and opera.