Elisa Herrero Uceda facts for kids
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Elisa Herrero Uceda
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Elisa and Miguel Herrero Uceda
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| Born | 7 November 1957 |
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Alma mater | Universidad Autónoma de Madrid |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Relatives | Miguel Herrero Uceda (brother) |
Elisa Herrero Uceda was born on November 7, 1957. She is a Spanish writer. Elisa cares a lot about protecting the environment. She also works to keep old folk traditions alive. She writes many articles and books about nature and traditional culture.
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Elisa's Education and Learning
Elisa Herrero studied Biology at the Autonomous University of Madrid. This was from 1975 to 1980. She focused on Biochemistry during her studies. Later, she did research for her PhD. Her research was about neurobiology, which is the study of the brain. After that, she worked as a researcher in Cambridge, England.
She also became an engineer in computing. She studied this at the Technical University of Madrid. Even with all her scientific and technical knowledge, Elisa has not forgotten. She remembers the traditional wisdom of the older people. She learned from them when she was a child in her home country.
Protecting Nature and Traditions
Elisa Herrero Uceda is very active in her community. She works hard to share her love for nature and old traditions. On May 31, 2014, she helped organize a special event. It was a meeting for writers from Extremadura, a region in Spain. She organized this event with her brother, Miguel Herrero Uceda.
Elisa also helps with yearly events at the Complutense University. These events are part of the Complutense Week of the Letters. She shares her knowledge and passion there.
Elisa's Books
Elisa Herrero Uceda has written several books. These books often share stories and facts about her home region. They also talk about its unique culture and nature.
- Extremadura en el corazón (Extremadura in the heart). This book was published in 2011.
- Mi Extremadura, la cultura rural (My Extremadura, folk culture). This book came out in 2012.
- Ceborrincho, Extremaduran tales. This collection of stories was published in 2013.
- Mamaeña, Extremaduran tales. This book of tales was released in 2015.
Awards and Recognition
Elisa Herrero Uceda has received several awards. These awards recognize her important work. They celebrate her writing and her efforts to protect culture.
- She won the "Luis Chamizo of prose in Extremaduran language" prize in 2012.
- She received an Award to the Creation from Ateneo Arroyo de la Luz in Spain in 2013.
- In 2014, she got an award for her work. This award was for spreading and defending Extremaduran culture. It came from the Pablo Gonzálvez Cultural Association in Miajadas, Spain.
See also
In Spanish: Elisa Herrero Uceda para niños
