Andrej Rozman facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Andrej Rozman
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Rozman in 2020
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| Born | 25 May 1955 Ljubljana, Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (now in Slovenia) |
| Occupation | writer, poet, actor and translator |
| Notable works | Uganke 100+1, Črvive pesmi |
| Notable awards | Prešeren Foundation Award 2010 for his theatre and literary work Levstik Award 1999 for Črvive pesmi Levstik Award 2009 for 100 + 1 uganka |
Andrej Rozman (also known as Roza), born on May 25, 1955, is a well-known Slovene writer, poet, actor, and creator of street theatre. He is famous for writing fun poems and plays especially for children. He also writes clever and funny poems for adults.
Life and Work
Andrej Rozman was born in Ljubljana, Slovenia, in 1955. He started studying Slovene language and literature at the University of Ljubljana. However, he soon decided to follow his passion for theatre.
In 1978, he helped create a small theatre group. In the 1980s, he co-founded a street theatre group called Ana Monró Theatre. Street theatre means plays are performed outdoors, often for everyone to watch for free. Roza was the director of this group from 1982 to 1995.
He also helped write a TV comedy show called Vrtičkarji in 2000. Since 2003, Andrej Rozman has been running his own theatre company, called Rozinteater.
Awards
Andrej Rozman has won several important awards for his work.
- In 1999, he won the Levstik Award for his book of poems called Črvive pesmi (which means "Worm-Ridden Poems").
- He won the Levstik Award again in 2009 for his book 100 + 1 uganka (meaning "100 + 1 Riddles").
- In 2010, he received the Prešeren Foundation Award. This award recognized all his amazing work in theatre and writing.
Published Works
Andrej Rozman has written many books, especially for children. Here are some of his published works:
- Rimanice za predgospodiče (Rhymes for Pre-misses), a book of poems for children, published in 1993.
- Mihec, duh in uganka (Little Miha, the Ghost and the Riddle), a poem for children, published in 1996.
- Črvive pesmi (Worm-ridden Poems), a collection of poetry for children, published in 1998.
- Krava, ki jo je pasel Mihec (The Cow Little Miha Looked After), poetry for children, published in 1999.
- Josip Vandot: Kekec in Pehta, an adaptation of a classic Slovene story, published in 2000.
- Mali rimski cirkus (The Little Roman Circus), poetry for children, published in 2001.
- Balon velikan (The Giant Balloon), a fairytale, published in 2001.
- Rdeča žaba, zlat labod (Red Frog, Golden Swan), a children's book, published in 2001.
- Najbolj dolgočasna knjiga na svetu (The Most Boring Book in the World), a children's book, published in 2002.
- Uganke (Riddles), a book of poetry for children, published in 2002.
- Marela (Umbrella), poetry for children, published in 2005.
- Tih bot dedi (Shut Up Grandpa), poetry for children, published in 2005.
- Mihec gre prvič okrog sveta (Michael's First Trip Around the World), a children's book, published in 2006.
- Kako je Oskar postal detektiv/How Oscar Became a Detective, short stories for children (this book is bilingual, meaning it's in two languages), published in 2007.
