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 who cares deeply about nature and old traditions. She writes many articles and books about the natural world and the culture of her home region.
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Elisa's Education and Work
Elisa Herrero studied Biology at the Autonomous University of Madrid. She earned a degree in Biochemistry. Later, she did advanced research on the brain and nervous system. She also worked as a researcher in Cambridge, England.
Elisa is also an engineer in computing from the Technical University of Madrid. Even with all her scientific knowledge, she remembers the traditional wisdom of the older people she knew as a child in her village. This mix of science and old traditions makes her writing special.
Sharing Extremaduran Culture
On May 31, 2014, Elisa helped organize a special event. She and her brother, Miguel Herrero Uceda, brought together many writers from Extremadura. This meeting helped share stories and ideas from their region.
Elisa also helps with the Complutense Week of the Letters. This is an annual event at the Complutense University. She works to promote reading and writing.
Books by Elisa Herrero
Elisa Herrero Uceda has written several books. They often focus on her love for Extremadura and its culture.
- Extremadura en el corazón (Extremadura in the heart). Published in 2011.
- Mi Extremadura, la cultura rural (My Extremadura, folk culture). Published in 2012.
- Ceborrincho, Extremaduran tales. Published in 2013.
- Mamaeña, Extremaduran tales. Published in 2015.
Awards and Recognition
Elisa Herrero Uceda has received several awards for her writing and her work. These awards show how much her efforts are appreciated.
- "Luis Chamizo of prose in Extremaduran language" Prize (2012).
- Award to the Creation from Ateneo Arroyo de la Luz (Spain) (2013).
- Award for her work in spreading and defending Extremaduran culture. This was from the Pablo Gonzálvez Cultural Association (2014).
See also
In Spanish: Elisa Herrero Uceda para niños
