Kirsti Paltto
Kirste 'Paltto' is a Sámi author who writes mainly in Northern Sámi. Her books have been translated into several languages, including Finnish, German, Norwegian, English, [Inari Sami people|Sámi language|Inari Sámi] and Hungarian. Paltto currently resides in Utsjoki.
Children's and young-adult books
Vilges geađgi Go Ráhkun bođii Skáhpenjárgii Golleozat. Sápmelaš álbmotmáidnasa vuođul Dávggáš ja násti Divga Urbi- ''Ája''
Poetry
Riđđunjárga Beaivváža bajásdánsun- ''Beštoriin''
Fiction
Soagŋu Risten Guhtoset dearvan min bohccot Guovtteoaivvat nisu Guržo luottat 256 golláža Suoláduvvan- ''Násttit muohtagierragis''
Plays
Liemmajoen Anni Maahiset Háhtežanáhkku Niilan porovaara, Eatnanvulošája Jiella Dat ráhkesvuohta Gáiggonat Váimboustibat Girill von Dáktelus- ''Boahtteáigái''
Other literary works
Saamelaiset Savvon. Sámi Girječálliid Searvi antologiija- ''Aitmatov: Girjját beatnaga dievva''
Awards
- Sokeain kuunnelmapalkinto 1977
- Cultural Award from the Province of Lapland in Finland 1977
- Short-listed for the Finlandia Prize 1986
- Cultural Award from the Sami Parliament of Finland 1997
- The Helen Prize
- Saami Council Literature Prize 2001