Berta Golob facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Berta Golob
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Golob in 2007
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| Born | 9 August 1932 Struževo, Slovenia |
| Occupation | Writer, poet, librarian and teacher |
| Notable awards | Levstik Award 1982 for Žive besede |
Berta Golob (born August 9, 1932) is a famous Slovene writer and poet. She used to be a teacher and a librarian. She is known for writing many books, especially for children.
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Early Life and Career
Berta Golob was born in 1932 in a place called Struževo. This area is now part of Kranj, a city in Slovenia.
She went to the University of Ljubljana to study Slavistics. This means she learned a lot about Slavic languages and cultures. After finishing her studies, she worked as a teacher. She also spent time working as a librarian.
Writing for Young Readers
Berta Golob has written many books. She is especially known for her books for children. In recent years, many of her stories have been about religious topics.
She has also published four collections of poems. These poems also often have religious themes. Her writing helps young people learn and think about important ideas.
Awards and Recognition
In 1982, Berta Golob won a very important award. It was the Levstik Award. She received this award for her book titled Žive besede. The name of this book means "Living Words" in English. This award is one of the highest honors for children's literature in Slovenia.
Popular Books by Berta Golob
Berta Golob has written many different kinds of books. Here are some examples of her published works:
- Sovražim vas (I Hate You), published in 1976.
- Drobne zgodbe (Tiny Stories), from 1980.
- Žive besede (Living Words), which won her the Levstik Award in 1982.
- Skrinja iz babičine bale (The Chest from Grandma's Dowry), published in 1983.
- Jezikovni vozli (Tongue Twisters), from 1988.
- Kako visoko je nebo (How High Is The Sky?), published in 1990.
- Dežela Slovničarija (The World of Grammar), from 1992.
- Sveti Miklavž: pobarvanka (Saint Nicholas: A Colouring Book), published in 1994.
- Do zvezd in nazaj (To the Stars and Back), from 1995.
- Slovnica, odčarana čarovnica (Grammar the Enchanted Witch), published in 1995.
- Mati Terezija, dobri angel Kalkute (Mother Tereza, the Good Angel of Calcutta), from 1998.
- Zrna dedove modrosti (Grains of Grandpa's Wisdom), published in 2000.
- Pri nas je veselo: sedem igric za otroke (We Are Having Fun: Seven Games for Children), from 2001.
- Božič prihaja (Christmas is Coming), published in 2003.
- Kje je sreča doma? (Where is Happiness at Home), from 2007.
- Lastovka išče dom (The Swallow Seeks a Home), published in 2010.
Her books cover many topics. They include stories, poems, and even books about grammar. She often writes about faith and important life lessons.
