Ümit Kaftancıoğlu facts for kids

Ümit Kaftancıoğlu (born 1935 – died April 11, 1980) was a talented Turkish TV producer, writer, and a columnist for the newspaper Cumhuriyet. He was known for his stories and his work in Turkish media.

About Ümit Kaftancıoğlu

Ümit Kaftancıoğlu was an important figure in Turkish literature and television. He wrote many books, including stories for children, and worked to share his ideas with a wide audience.

His Early Life and Career

Ümit Kaftancıoğlu was born in a village called Saskara, located in Hanak, Ardahan Province. He finished his education at Cilavuz Village Institute in 1957. After graduating, he worked as a primary school teacher in Derik in Mardin Province. Later, he taught at Balıkesir Necatibey Institute of Education. He then joined the Turkish Radio and Television Corporation (TRT), where he became a TV producer.

His Amazing Awards

Ümit Kaftancıoğlu won several awards for his writing. In 1970, he received the Grand Award at the TRT Art Awards for his short story called Dönemeç (which means The Bend). He also won the Karacan Award in 1972 for his interview titled Hakkullah. Another one of his short stories, Linda, earned him third place at the Başkent Awards. These awards showed how much his work was appreciated.

His Written Works

Ümit Kaftancıoğlu wrote many different types of books. He wrote short stories, longer novels, and even collected folk tales. He also did research and wrote books about his findings.

Short stories

• Dönemeç (The Bend, 1972)
• Çarpana (To One That Hit, 1975)
• İstanbul Allak Bullak (İstanbul Is Confused, 1975)

Novels

• Yelatan (Wind-Blower, 1972)
• Tüfekliler (Gunmen, 1974)

Collections

• Köroğlu Kolları (Köroğlu Arms, 1974)

Research

• Altın Ekin (The Golden Harvest, 1980)
• Hınzır Paşa (Hınzır Paşa, 1980)

Stories for Kids

Ümit Kaftancıoğlu also wrote wonderful books especially for children. These stories are full of imagination and fun characters.

• Tek Atlı Tekin Olmaz (One Horseman Is Not Auspicious, 1973)
• Kekeme Tavşan (Stammer Rabbit)
• Kan Kardeşim Dorutay (My Blood Brother Dorutay)
• Dört Boynuzlu Koç (Four Horned Ram)
• Çizmelerim Keçeden (My Boots Are Made of Felt)
• Salih Bey (Salih Bey)
• Çoban Geçmez (Shepherd Does Not Pass)

Sadly, on April 11, 1980, Ümit Kaftancıoğlu passed away in Istanbul. His life ended too soon.

See also

• List of assassinated people from Turkey