Birgit Ruotsala

Birgit grew up in a home with strong Scandinavian influences. The family carried on many "Old world" traditions which meant there were tomtes involved. The tomte stories share these traditions with a bit of humor and full of love. Through storytelling and drawing, tomtes have once again come alive in Birgit's life.This story combines a love of quilts, love for family, and love of tomtes. Dementia has affected several people in Birgit's life including her beloved Margit. Love has always been the connective tissue that keeps hope alive. This story weaves dementia, quilting, tomtes, and family together.

Birgit grew up in a home with strong Scandinavian influences. The family carried on many "Old world" traditions which meant there were tomtes involved. The tomte stories share these traditions with a bit of humor and full of love. Through storytelling and drawing, tomtes have once again come alive in Birgit's life.This story combines a love of quilts, love for family, and love of tomtes. Dementia has affected several people in Birgit's life including her beloved Margit. Love has always been the connective tissue that keeps hope alive. This story weaves dementia, quilting, tomtes, and family together.

Author and Illustrator Birgit Ruotsala was inspired to write and illustrate books about her love for Scandinavian culture as told by her grandparents. The tomtes that her grandmas taught her about have kept the customs and traditions alive, even when the tomtes are being mischievous and making up stories. It is Birgit's goal to introduce a little Scandinavian living to all interested.THE TOMTE'S HAT is the first book in a series of Tomte adventures. If you want to know more about these adventures, please visit Birgit's website and sign up to receive "THE TOMTE TIMES" newsletter where you will also find tomte merchandise and upcoming events and new book releases.Birgit's website is: birgitsdesigns.comIt is Birgit's goal to introduce a little Scandinavian living to all interested.

Author and Illustrator Birgit Ruotsala was inspired to write and illustrate books about her love for Scandinavian culture as told by her grandparents. The tomtes that her grandmas taught her about have kept the customs and traditions alive, even when the tomtes are being mischievous and making up stories. It is Birgit's goal to introduce a little Scandinavian living to all interested.THE TOMTE'S HAT is the first book in a series of Tomte adventures. If you want to know more about these adventures, please visit Birgit's website and sign up to receive "THE TOMTE TIMES" newsletter where you will also find tomte merchandise and upcoming events and new book releases.Birgit's website is: birgitsdesigns.com