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Bea Uusma
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Bea Uusma at the announcement of nominees for the August Prize in 2013.
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| Born | Mari Beatrice Uusma 20 March 1966 Lidingö, Sweden |
| Occupation | Author, Illustrator, Medical doctor |
| Nationality | Swedish |
| Notable works | The Expedition (2013) |
| Notable awards | The August Prize 2013 |
| Spouse | Henrik Schyffert (1996–2012) |
Mari Beatrice "Bea" Uusma, born on March 20, 1966, in Lidingö, Sweden, is a Swedish author, illustrator, and medical doctor. She is well-known for her books and her work in medicine.
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Bea Uusma's Life and Work
Bea Uusma grew up in Lidingö, a town in Stockholm County, Sweden. She has always been a creative person. In 1999, she wrote and drew pictures for a children's book. This book was about the American astronaut Michael Collins. It was called The Man Who Went to the Far Side of the Moon: The Story of Apollo 11 Astronaut Michael Collins.
The Arctic Expedition Mystery
In the mid-1990s, Bea Uusma became very interested in a historical event. This was the S. A. Andrée's Arctic Balloon Expedition of 1897. This expedition involved three Swedish explorers who tried to reach the North Pole by hot air balloon. Sadly, they disappeared. Bea Uusma wanted to find out what happened to them.
She spent many years researching this mystery. Her hard work led to a book called The Expedition. This book was published in English in 2014. For this amazing book, she received a special award in Sweden.
From Illustrator to Doctor
After working as an illustrator for several years, Bea Uusma decided to study medicine. She became a medical doctor and now works in Stockholm. She has said that her medical knowledge was very helpful. It helped her understand the clues she found while researching The Expedition. For example, it helped her figure out how the explorers might have died.
Awards and Recognition
Bea Uusma has received several awards for her work. In 2013, she won the August Prize. This is a very important literary award in Sweden. She won it in the non-fiction category for her book The Expedition.
She was married to Swedish comedian Henrik Schyffert from 1996 to 2012. They have two children together. Bea Uusma is also the sister of the Swedish actress Martina Haag.
Awards Bea Uusma Has Won
- 2002: Swedish Book Art Award
- 2002: International Book Art Competition award
- 2003: Best Books of 2003 School Library Journal
- 2004: CCCB Choices selection
- 2004: American Library Association Notable Books for Children designation
- 2004: American Library Association Batchelder Honor Book designation
- 2004: American Library Association Nonfiction Honor Book designation
- 2006: Louisiana Young Readers' Choice nominee
- 2013: August Prize
