Andrus Kivirähk facts for kids
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Andrus Kivirähk
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Andrus Kivirähk at the annual Literary Street festival 2021 in Tallinn, Estonia
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| Born | 17 August 1970 Tallinn, Estonia |
| Nationality | Estonian |
Andrus Kivirähk (born 17 August 1970) is a famous Estonian writer. He writes books, plays, and movie scripts. He is also known for his funny and sharp comments on current events.
Andrus Kivirähk is one of Estonia's most loved writers. His novel Rehepapp ehk November (which means Old Barny or November) sold over 25,000 copies by 2004. This made him the most popular Estonian writer of the 21st century. His book Mees, kes teadis ussisõnu (The Man Who Spoke Snakish) from 2007 has also been a huge bestseller in Estonia. He has been a member of the Estonian Writers' Union since 1996.
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Andrus Kivirähk on the Radio
Andrus Kivirähk co-hosts a funny radio show called Rahva Oma Kaitse (People's Own Defense). He does this with Mart Juur on the Raadio 2 channel. This channel is part of Estonia's public broadcaster, ERR.
They even have a special show when the Eurovision Song Contest is on. They air their funny comments alongside the live broadcast.
Popular Books by Andrus Kivirähk
Andrus Kivirähk has written many books. Here are some of his well-known works:
- Rehepapp ehk November (2000) - This book is also known as Old Barny or November.
- Mees, kes teadis ussisõnu (2007) - This means The Man Who Spoke Snakish.
- Memoirs of Ivan Orav, or the Past as Azure Mountains (1995) - The Estonian title is Ivan Orava mälestused, ehk, Minevik kui helesinised mäed.
- Suur Tõll (2014) - This book, meaning Big Toell, was illustrated by Jüri Arrak.
Children's Books by Andrus Kivirähk
Andrus Kivirähk has written many wonderful books for children. These stories are often imaginative and fun.
- Tilda ja tolmuingel (2018) - This means Tilda and the Dust Angel.
- Karneval ja kartulisalat (2015) - This book is called Carnival and Potato Salad.
- Oskar ja asjad (2015) - This translates to Oskar and the Things.
- Konna musi (2013) - This means A Frog Kiss.
- Kaka ja kevad (2009) - This book is titled Poo and Spring.
- Leiutajateküla Lotte (2006) - This is Lotte from Gadgetville, a very popular character.
- Limpa ja mereröövlid (2004) - This means Limpa and the Pirates.
- Lotte reis Lõunamaale (2002) - This is Lotte’s Journey South.
- Sibulad ja šokolaad (2002) - This book, Onions and Chocolate, is a collection of children’s plays.
- Sirli, Siim ja saladused (1999) - This means Sirli, Siim and the Secrets.
- Kaelkirjak (1995) - This book is called Giraffe.
Awards and Recognition
Andrus Kivirähk has won many awards for his writing, especially for his children's books.
- 2018: Annual Children's Literature Award of the Cultural Endowment of Estonia (for Tilda and the Dust Angel).
- 2018: "Järje Hoidja" Award from the Tallinn Central Library (for Tilda and the Dust Angel).
- 2018: Good Children's Book award (for Tilda and the Dust Angel).
- 2016: Candidate for the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award, a very important international children's literature prize.
- 2016: Tartu Prize for Children's Literature (Childhood Prize) (for Oskar and the Things).
- 2016: Eduard Vilde Literary Award (for Oskar and the Things).
- 2015: Good Children's Book award (for Oskar and the Things).
- 2015: The White Ravens list (for Big Toell).
- 2013: Jānis Baltvilks Prize from Latvia (for Poo and Spring).
- 2013: Good Children's Book award (for A Frog Kiss).
- 2012: Candidate for the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award.
- 2011: Jānis Baltvilks Prize from Latvia (for Lotte from Gadgetville).
- 2010: Nukits Competition, 1st place (for Poo and Spring).
- 2008: IBBY Honour List (for Lotte from Gadgetville).
- 2008: Nukits Competition, 1st place (for Lotte from Gadgetville).
- 2007: Republic of Estonia State Culture Award for his creative work.
- 2006: Nukits Competition, 1st place (for Limpa and the Pirates).
- 2005: Estonian Children's Literature Centre Raisin of the Year Award.
- 2004: The Order of the White Star, V class, an important Estonian honor.
- 2004: Nukits Competition, 2nd place (for Lotte's Journey South).
- 2004: "Järje Hoidja" Award from the Tallinn Central Library (for Limpa and the Pirates).
- 2000: Annual Cultural Endowment of Estonia Award (for the animated film Lotte).
Translations of His Works
Andrus Kivirähk's books have been translated into many languages. This means children and adults all over the world can enjoy his stories!
English Translations
- The Man Who Spoke Snakish (2015)
Other Languages
His books have also been translated into Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Low German, Polish, Russian, Slovenian, and Japanese.
