Branka Jurca facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Branka Jurca
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| Born | 24 May 1914 Kopriva, Austria-Hungary (now in Slovenia) |
| Died | 6 March 1999 Ljubljana, Slovenia |
| Occupation | Writer, teacher and editor |
| Notable works | Ko zorijo jagode, Okoli in okoli, Vohljači in prepovedane skrivnosti |
| Notable awards | Levstik Award 1960 for Okoli in okoli Levstik Award 1966 for Vohljači in prepovedane skrivnosti |
Branka Jurca (born May 24, 1914 – died March 6, 1999) was a famous writer from Slovenia. She wrote many wonderful stories, especially for children and young adults. Her books helped many young readers explore new worlds and ideas.
Who Was Branka Jurca?
Branka Jurca was born in a small place called Kopriva in Slovenia in 1914. After the First World War, her family moved to a city called Maribor, where she grew up. She became a teacher and loved helping children learn.
When the Second World War started, she moved to Ljubljana. She was involved with a group working for Slovenia's freedom. Because of this, she was held in special camps for a while.
After the war ended, Branka Jurca worked as a teacher again. Later, she became an editor for Ciciban, a popular children's magazine. She wrote a lot, creating 35 stories, novels, and collections of short stories for young readers. She passed away in Ljubljana in 1999.
Her Family Life
Branka Jurca was married to another writer, Ivan Potrč. Their daughter, Marjetica Potrč, became a well-known architect.
Branka Jurca's Awards
Branka Jurca won the important Levstik Award twice. This award is given to Slovenian authors for their best children's and youth books.
- She won in 1960 for her book Okoli in okoli (which means Round and Round).
- She won again in 1966 for Vohljači in prepovedane skrivnosti (meaning The Snoopers and Forbidden Secrets).
These awards show how much her stories were loved and valued.
Some of Her Books
Branka Jurca wrote many books that are still enjoyed today. Here are a few of her well-known works:
- Okoli in okoli (Round and Round), 1960 – An award-winning story.
- Vohljači in prepovedane skrivnosti (The Snoopers and Forbidden Secrets), 1966 – Another book that won an award.
- Ko zorijo jagode (When Strawberries Ripen), 1974 – A very popular book.
- Stekleni grad (The Glass Castle), 1958
- Hišica ob morju (The Little House by the Sea), 1962
- Rodiš se samo enkrat (You Are Born Only Once), 1972
- Moj oče partizan (My Father, the Partisan), 1978
Her stories often explored themes of friendship, adventure, and growing up, making them very relatable for young readers.
