Otava Publishing Company Ltd

Otava Publishing operates a broad Finnish publishing programme spanning fiction, nonfiction, and books for children and young readers. Its publishing family includes Otava, Nemo, Moreeni, F Kustannus, Atena, Like, and Karisto, bringing together distinct editorial imprints within one organisation. The company develops books on contemporary society, history, business, culture, personal development, biographies, crime fiction, literary fiction, illustrated titles, and practical subjects. Its children’s publishing combines picture books, narrative titles, and learning-oriented concepts that engage with storytelling, play, creativity, and different ways of learning.

Alongside general publishing, Otava develops printed and digital learning materials for preschool, comprehensive school, and upper secondary education through Otava Oppiminen. The business also maintains international publishing activity, including English-language titles and the sale of translation and adaptation rights for selected works. Within the wider Otava organisation, book manufacturing is supported by Otavan Kirjapaino, which has operated in Keuruu since 1954 and has invested in production and finishing technology to strengthen domestic book production. Otava’s media interests extend beyond books, including ownership activity in Alma Media and the acquisition of SL Mediat, a publisher of professional media for the machinery, transport, engineering, and agricultural sectors.