Agnès Rosenstiehl facts for kids
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Agnès Rosenstiehl
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Portrait of Agnès Rosenstiehl
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| Born | Agnes Rosenstiehl December 4, 1941 Paris, France |
| Occupation | Illustrator author |
| Notable awards | Deutscher Jugendliteraturpreis 1986 |
| Spouse | Pierre Rosenstiehl |
Agnès Rosenstiehl was born on December 4, 1941, in Paris, France. She is a talented French author and illustrator. Agnès comes from a family of artists. She first studied music at the National Conservatory of Music and Dance in Paris. In 1966, she won a top prize for harmony there.
Agnès Rosenstiehl is most famous for her series of children's books about a character named Mimi-Cracra. In English, this character is known as 'Silly Lilly'. She also illustrated and co-wrote the book "Paris-Pékin par le Transsibérien" with her husband, Pierre Rosenstiehl. This book was inspired by a family trip.
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A Creative Journey
Starting as a Children's Author
Agnès Rosenstiehl began creating books for children after she became a mother. She worked with many different publishing companies. These included very famous ones and smaller, newer ones.
Art Style and Inspiration
Agnès is very interested in ancient Egyptian art. This fascination influences how she draws her characters. She often draws them from the side, like in Egyptian art. She also uses bright, solid colors and combines words with her drawings.
Exploring Language in Books
Agnès has a strong interest in the French language. She explores this topic in many of her books. Examples include her "Alphabets" series and "The Book of the French Language." Her husband, Pierre Gay, illustrated some of these language books. She has been creating books steadily since 1968.
Awards and Recognition
Agnès Rosenstiehl has received several awards for her work.
- In 1983, she won a special mention at the Bologna Youth Book Fair in Italy. This was for her illustrations in a collection of songs.
- In 1995, she received a major award from the Société des gens de lettres (SGDL). This prize was for her youth book called "Les Adverbes."
- In 2000, she earned another "Mention" at the Bologna Children's Book Fair. This was for a collection she managed called "Collection de Peinture." This collection aimed to introduce art to children.
Agnès Rosenstiehl is married to Pierre Rosenstiehl, who is a mathematician. Her important papers and artworks are kept at the Institute of Contemporary Memory (IMEC).
