Elvira Lindo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Elvira Lindo
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Elvira Lindo in Barcelona 2023.
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| Born | Elvira Lindo Garrido 23 January 1962 Cádiz, Spain |
| Occupation | Writer, journalist, essayist, novelist, screenplay writer and actress |
| Genre | Journalism, novel, short story and acting |
| Literary movement | Spanish literature |
| Notable work | Manolito Gafotas |
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| Spouse | Antonio Muñoz Molina |
Elvira Lindo, born on January 23, 1962, is a famous Spanish writer and journalist. She is best known for creating the beloved character Manolito Gafotas, a funny and clever boy from Madrid. Elvira Lindo has written many books for both children and adults. She has also worked in radio, television, and film.
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Elvira Lindo's Early Life and Career
Elvira Lindo was born in a city called Cádiz in Spain. When she was 12 years old, her family moved to Madrid, the capital city. There, she studied journalism at the Complutense University of Madrid.
Starting Work in Media
Elvira Lindo did not finish her university degree. Instead, she started working early in television and radio. She worked as a speaker, an actress, and a scriptwriter. A scriptwriter is someone who writes the stories for shows or movies.
The World of Manolito Gafotas
Elvira Lindo's first novel was about a character she created for radio. This character was a boy from Madrid named Manolito Gafotas. He quickly became a very popular character in Spanish children's books.
Who is Manolito Gafotas?
Manolito Gafotas is a boy who wears glasses. He is the son of a truck driver. Manolito lives a simple life in a working-class neighborhood in Madrid called Carabanchel. The stories about Manolito are told from his point of view. They are full of humor and clever observations about life.
Manolito's Books and Their Impact
Elvira Lindo wrote several books about Manolito Gafotas. These books are known for their strong writing style. They use humor and a bit of irony to talk about everyday life. The Manolito Gafotas series is now a classic in Spanish children's literature.
Elvira Lindo's Other Works
Besides her famous children's books, Elvira Lindo has also written novels for adults. She has written plays for the theater too.
Writing for Films
Elvira Lindo has also worked as a screenwriter for movies. She wrote the script for the film La primera noche de mi vida. She also worked with director Miguel Albaladejo on the screenplays for the Manolito Gafotas movie and another film called Ataque verbal. She even adapted a novel by her husband, Antonio Muñoz Molina, into a screenplay for the movie Plenilunio.
Living in New York and Journalism
For some time, Elvira Lindo lived in New York City in the United States. This was when her husband, Antonio Muñoz Molina, became the director of the Instituto Cervantes there. She often writes articles for a Spanish newspaper called El País. She also writes for other magazines and newspapers as a freelance writer.
Awards and Recognition
Elvira Lindo has received important awards for her writing.
National Award for Children's Literature
In 1998, Elvira Lindo won the Premio Nacional de Literatura Infantil y Juvenil. This means the National Award for Children's and Youth Literature. She received it for her book Los trapos sucios de Manolito Gafotas.
Other Literary Awards
She also received the Premio Biblioteca Breve for her adult novel titled Una palabra tuya. Her book Lo que me queda por vivir was released on September 3, 2010.
Directing Films
Elvira Lindo also started directing movies. She co-directed the film Alguien que cuide de mí with Daniela Fejerman.
See also
In Spanish: Elvira Lindo para niños
