Christine Nöstlinger facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Christine Nöstlinger
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Christine Nöstlinger in 2012
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| Born | Christine Draxler 13 October 1936 Vienna, Austria |
| Died | 28 June 2018 (aged 81) |
| Resting place | Hernalser Friedhof, Vienna |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Language | German, Viennese German |
| Genres | Children's literature |
Christine Nöstlinger (born October 13, 1936 – died June 28, 2018) was a famous Austrian writer. She was best known for her amazing children's books.
In 2003, she won one of the first Astrid Lindgren Memorial Awards. This is the biggest prize in children's literature worldwide. She received it for her many contributions to books for kids and young adults. In 1984, she also won the Hans Christian Andersen Medal. This award is given for a lasting impact on children's literature. She was one of only three people to win both of these major international awards by 2012.
Life and Writing Career
Christine Nöstlinger was born in Vienna, Austria, in 1936. She often said that she was a wild and angry child growing up. After finishing high school, she wanted to become an artist. She studied graphic arts at a special art school in Vienna.
She worked as a graphic artist for a few years. Later, she married a journalist named Ernst Nöstlinger. They had two daughters together.
Most of Christine Nöstlinger's books are for children and young people. She also wrote for television, radio, and newspapers. Her work always focused on what children need. She believed that kids should have a voice and that adults should listen to them.
She was not afraid to write about tough topics. These included things like unfair treatment and feeling left out.
Her very first book was Die feuerrote Friederike, published in 1970. She even drew the pictures for this book herself! It was later published in English as Fiery Frederica in 1975. One of her most popular books is Fly away home (Maikäfer flieg), which came out in 1973.
Awards and Special Recognition
Christine Nöstlinger received many awards for her writing. These awards show how important her books were to children's literature around the world.
The Hans Christian Andersen Award is given every two years. It is the highest honor for writers or illustrators of children's books. Christine Nöstlinger won the writing award in 1984.
Some of her other important awards include:
- Friedrich Bödecker Prize (1972)
- German Youth Literature Prize (1973 and 1988)
- Austrian State Prize for Children's Literature (1974 and 1979)
- Viennese Youth Literature Prize (won five times!)
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award for Konrad oder das Kind aus der Konservenbüchse (1979)
- Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award (2003)
- Austrian Cross of Honour for Science and Art, 1st class (2003)
- Grand Decoration of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria (2011)
Selected Books
Here are some of Christine Nöstlinger's well-known books:
- Die feuerrote Friederike, 1970 (Fiery Frederica, 1975)
- Ein Mann für Mama, 1972
- Wir pfeifen auf den Gurkenkönig, 1972 (The Cucumber King, 1975)
- Maikäfer flieg, 1973 (Fly away Home, 1975)
- Ilse Janda, 14 oder Die Ilse ist weg, 1974
- Achtung! Vranek sieht ganz harmlos aus, 1974
- Konrad oder Das Kind aus der Konservenbüchse, 1975 (Conrad: The Factory-Made Boy, 1976)
- Die unteren 7 Achtel des Eisbergs, 1978
- Rosa Riedl Schutzgespenst, 1979
- Dschi-Dsche-i-Dschunior, 1980
- Das Austauschkind, 1982
- Am Montag ist alles ganz anders, 1984
- Haushaltsschnecken leben länger, 1985
- Der geheime Großvater, 1986
- Man nennt mich Ameisenbär, 1986
- Die nie geschriebenen Briefe der Emma K., 75, 1988
- Der Zwerg im Kopf, 1989
- Einen Löffel für den Papa, 1989
- Der gefrorene Prinz, 1997
See also
In Spanish: Christine Nöstlinger para niños
