Susanna Alakoski
We are proud to present author Susanna Alakoski as an honorary member and ambassador of IKF Malmö. Susanna Alakoski is an acclaimed writer, known for her novels, diary essays, and for editing several notable anthologies.
She was awarded the August Prize in 2006 and has since received several other honors for her literary work. Her writings have been adapted into films and stage productions. In 2021, Alakoski was appointed the inaugural holder of the Moa Martinson Professorship at Linköping University. She is currently known for Bomullsviten, a historical novel series comprising four books that explore themes including women’s history, the textile industry, migration, and the relationship between Sweden and Finland.
"When Kockums Malmö closed down in the ’70s, the International Women’s Association in Malmö continued to build both bridges and boats. To learn and to teach. To create new paths. Today, this work is marked by global thinking and international exchange. As a writer, I have never stopped immigrating. I proudly carry forward our shared women’s historical relay baton. Culture is the bridge I continue to build upon."
- Susanna Alakoski
Photo: Sara Mac Key