Ester Cosani facts for kids

Rita Cosani Sologuren (born December 24, 1914 – died March 2001) was a talented Chilean writer and illustrator. She was better known by her special nickname, Ester Cosani. She became famous for her important role in creating early children's literature in Chile. Her popular books were published in the late 1930s and early 1940s.

Her Creative Journey

Ester Cosani started her career as a cartoonist for a magazine called El Colegial. She later helped create the rules for the Chilean Drawing Alliance. She signed this important document in 1941. Other famous illustrators like Carmen Eysaud, Elizabeth Wilkens, and Elena Poirier [es] also signed it with her.

In 1951, Ester Cosani won a special award. She received the Director's Prize of the National Theater for her play, La casa de las ratas. She also hosted a fun radio show for kids. It was called La cajita de música, which means "The Music Box."

Her Amazing Books

Ester Cosani wrote and illustrated many wonderful books for children. Here are some of her well-known works:

• Leyenda de la quena (1938)
• Leyendas de la vieja casa (1938)
• Para saber y contar (1939)
• Las desventuras de Andrajo (1942)
• Cuentos a Pelusa (1943)
• La casa de las ratas (1943)
• Cuentos a Beatriz (1957)
• Una historia de ángeles (1957)
• Rimas (1994)
• Cuentos de Tocorí de la Sierra (1995)

See also

In Spanish: Ester Cosani para niños