Pivinnguaq Mørch from Greenland has been nominated for the Nordic Council Literary Award 2019 for his book ‘Arpaatit qaqortut’ (The White Trainers), according to Sermitsiaq.

The book consists of a collection of nine short-stories and fourteen poems focusing on existential issues in everyday life and challenges one may face. It was published in 2015.

There are a total of 13 nominees for the award, and the winner receives a check of DKK 350,000 plus a statue. The winner will be announced on 29 October in Stockholm in relation to a Nordic Council session.