Andrus Kivirähk facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Andrus Kivirähk
Andrus Kivirähk at the annual Literary Street festival 2021 in Tallinn, Estonia
Born	(1970-08-17) 17 August 1970 (age 55) Tallinn, Estonia
Nationality	Estonian

Andrus Kivirähk, born on August 17, 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. His novel Rehepapp ehk November (Old Barny or November) sold over 25,000 copies by 2004. This made him the most popular Estonian writer of the 21st century. Another one of his very popular books is The Man Who Spoke Snakish (Mees, kes teadis ussisõnu), published in 2007. Andrus Kivirähk has been a member of the Estonian Writers' Union since 1996.

What Andrus Kivirähk Does

Andrus Kivirähk is a very busy writer. He writes many different kinds of stories. He is known for his humor and imagination.

Radio Show Host

Andrus Kivirähk and Mart Juur host a funny radio show together. It's called Rahva Oma Kaitse (People's Own Defense). You can hear it every week on Raadio 2. This is a channel of the Estonian public broadcaster ERR. They even do special shows when the Eurovision Song Contest is on.

Awards And Recognition

Andrus Kivirähk has won many awards for his writing. Many of these awards are 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: Named a "Good Children's Book" for Tilda and the Dust Angel.
• 2016: Was a candidate for the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award.
• 2016: Tartu Prize for Children's Literature (Childhood Prize) for Oskar and the Things.
• 2016: Eduard Vilde Literary Award for Oskar and the Things.
• 2016: Nukits Competition, 2nd place for Carnival and Potato Salad.
• 2015: Named a "Good Children's Book" for Oskar and the Things.
• 2015: The White Ravens list for Big Toell.
• 2013: Jānis Baltvilks Prize in Latvia for Poo and Spring.
• 2013: Named a "Good Children's Book" for A Frog Kiss.
• 2012: Was a candidate for the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award.
• 2011: Jānis Baltvilks Prize in Latvia for Lotte from Gadgetville.
• 2010: Nukits Competition, 1st place for Poo and Spring.
• 2010: Children and Young Adult Jury in Latvia, 2nd place for Sirli, Siim and the Secrets.
• 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 in 2006, including Lotte from Gadgetville and his plays.
• 2006: Nukits Competition, 1st place for Limpa and the Pirates.
• 2005: Estonian Children's Literature Centre Raisin of the Year Award for Bed-time stories for Estonian fathers.
• 2004: Received The Order of the White Star, V class.
• 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. He shared this award with Heiki Ernits, Janno Põldma, Regina Lukk-Toompere, and Olav Ehala.

Books by Andrus Kivirähk

Andrus Kivirähk has written many books for both adults and children.

Popular Books for All Ages

• Ivan Orava mälestused, ehk, Minevik kui helesinised mäed (Memoirs of Ivan Orav, or the Past as Azure Mountains, 1995).
• Rehepapp ehk November (2000).
• Mees, kes teadis ussisõnu (The Man Who Spoke Snakish, 2007).
• Suur Tõll (Big Toell), published in 2014 with pictures by Jüri Arrak.

Children's Books

Andrus Kivirähk is especially loved for his children's books.

• Tilda ja tolmuingel (Tilda and the Dust Angel), 2018, illustrated by Takinada.
• Karneval ja kartulisalat (Carnival and Potato Salad), 2015, illustrated by Heiki Ernits.
• Oskar ja asjad (Oskar and the Things), 2015, illustrated by Anne Pikkov.
• Konna musi (A Frog Kiss), 2013, illustrated by Anne Pikkov.
• Kaka ja kevad (Poo and Spring), 2009, illustrated by Heiki Ernits.
• Leiutajateküla Lotte (Lotte from Gadgetville), 2006, illustrated by Heiki Ernits.
• Limpa ja mereröövlid (Limpa and the Pirates), 2004, illustrated by Anni Mäger.
• Lotte reis Lõunamaale (Lotte’s Journey South), 2002, illustrated by Regina Lukk-Toompere.
• Sibulad ja šokolaad (Onions and Chocolate), 2002, illustrated by Ivo Uukkivi. This book is a collection of children’s plays.
• Sirli, Siim ja saladused (Sirli, Siim and the Secrets), first published in 1999, illustrated by Ilmar Trull.
• Kaelkirjak (Giraffe), 1995, illustrated by Anu Kalm. Later editions were illustrated by Heiki Ernits.

Books Translated into Other Languages

Andrus Kivirähk's stories are so popular that they have been translated into many languages around the world.

Dutch Translations

• De man die de taal van slangen sprak (The Man Who Spoke Snakish), 2015.

English Translations

• The Man Who Spoke Snakish, 2015.

Finnish Translations

• Kun Musti muni mummon (Carnival and Potato Salad, selected stories), 2018.
• Koiranne alkaa kohta kukkia (Poo and Spring), 2016.
• Keksijäkylän Lotta (Lotte from Gadgetville), 2008.
• Riihiukko (Old Barny), 2000.

French Translations

• L'Homme qui savait la langue des serpents (The Man Who Spoke Snakish), 2013.
• Le Papillon (The Butterfly), 2017.
• Les Groseilles de novembre (November Currants), 2014.

German Translations

• Frösche küssen (A Frog Kiss), 2015.
• Der Schiet und das Frühjahr (Poo and Spring), 2015.
• Der Mann, der mit Schlangen sprach (The Man Who Spoke Snakish), 2017.

Hungarian Translations

• Kék vagon (Blue Wagon), 2005.
• Sári, Samu és a titkok (Sirli, Siim and the Secrets), 2008.
• Breviárium, 2011.
• Az ember, aki beszélte a kígyók nyelvét (The Man Who Spoke Snakish), 2015.
• Ördöngős idők (Old Barny or November), 2018.
• Szépséges kék állat (Blue Horned Animal), 2021.

Italian Translations

• Lotte. L’avventuroso viaggio al sud (Lotte’s Journey South), 2019.
• L'uomo che sapeva la lingua dei serpenti (The Man Who Spoke Snakish), 2022.

Latvian Translations

• Lote no Izgudrotāju ciema (Lotte from Gadgetville), 2019.
• Oskars un lietas (Oskar and the Things), 2018.
• Karnevāls un kartupeļu salāti (Carnival and Potato Salad), 2016.
• Lotes ceļojums uz dienvidiem (Lotte’s Journey South), 2013.
• Kaka un pavasaris (Poo and Spring), 2012.
• Sirli, Sīms un noslēpumi (Sirli, Siim and the Secrets), 2009.
• Vīrs, kas zināja čūskuvārdus (The Man Who Spoke Snakish), 2012 and 2022.

Lithuanian Translations

• Sirlė, Simas ir slėpiniai (Sirli, Siim and the Secrets), 2010.
• Žmogus, mokėjęs gyvačių kalbą (The Man Who Spoke Snakish), 2020.
• Jaujininkas (Old Barny or November), 2023.

Low German Translations

• De Schiet un dat Fröhjohr (Poo and Spring), 2015.

Polish Translations

• Oskar i rzeczy (Oskar and the Things), 2018.
• Człowiek, który znał mowę węży (The Man Who Spoke Snakish), 2020.
• Listopadowe porzeczki (Old Barny), 2021.

Russian Translations

• Оскар и вещи (Oskar and the Things), 2019.
• Путешествие Лотты в тёплые края (Lotte’s Journey South), 2017.
• Карнавал и картофельный салат (Carnival and Potato Salad), 2016.
• Поцелуй лягушку! (A Frog Kiss), 2014.
• Весна и какашка (Poo and Spring), 2010.
• Лимпа и пираты (Limpa and the Pirates), 2009.
• Лотте из Деревни Изобретателей (Lotte from Gadgetville), 2009.
• Жираф (Giraffe), 2008.
• Сирли, Сийм и секреты (Sirli, Siim and the Secrets), 2008.

Slovenian Translations

• Sara, Simon in skrivnosti (Sirli, Siim and the Secrets), 2015.

Japanese Translations

• HEBI NO KOTOBA WO HANASHITA OTOKO (The Man Who Spoke Snakish), published by KAWADE SHOBO SHINSHA.