Mr. Santa Hautman Mostly dealing with the lives

Mostly dealing with the lives of downtrodden “little” men and low-ranking civil servants as they navigate the corruption and malpractice of Russian officialdom

Booker Prize Winner

For more than seventy years

and “In Sight of the Lake” (Dear Life)

But when the warden drives away

Mr. Santa Hautman Mostly dealing with the livesWhen a little girl comes face to face with Santa in her own house, she can hardly believe it! After inviting him into her world (Do you want to meet my fishes? Do you want to hear me play?) comes that universal wish (Can I ride your sleigh?). With the two of them aloft, questions continue to fly: Can Santa eat clouds? Does he stop at traffic lights? Is his belly button innie or outie? Does he take a teddy to bed? With signature warmth and a gentle