Bryndís Björgvinsdóttir facts for kids
Bryndís Björgvinsdóttir (born March 24, 1982) is a talented Icelandic writer and expert in folklore. She is known for her popular books for children and young adults. She also teaches at a university and helps people in need.
Bryndís Björgvinsdóttir's Books and Teaching
Bryndís started writing very early. When she was just fifteen, she helped write her first book. It was called Orðabelgur Ormars ofurmennis, which means The Wordballoon of Worm Wonderman.
In 2011, she published her second book. This was a children's book titled Flugan sem stöðvaði stríð. This translates to The Fly Who Ended the War. This book was very special and won the Icelandic Children's Book Prize in 2011.
Later, in 2014, Bryndís wrote a book for young adults. It was called Hafnfirðingabrandarinn, or The Local Joke. This book was also a big success. It won two important awards in 2014. These were the Icelandic Literary Prize and the Icelandic Women's Literature Prize.
Besides writing, Bryndís is also a teacher. She works as an adjunct professor at the Iceland Academy of the Arts. She shares her knowledge and passion for writing with students there.
Helping Others: Bryndís's Activism
In 2015, Bryndís used social media to help people. She encouraged the Icelandic government and people to open their homes. She wanted them to help refugees fleeing the Syrian Civil War.
Her strong call for action made a difference. It helped the Icelandic government think again about their rules for immigrants. This shows how one person's voice can inspire change and help many people.
See also
- List of Icelandic writers
- Icelandic literature
