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Fina Casalderrey
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Born (1951-08-11) 11 August 1951 (age 74)
Xeve, Pontevedra, Spain
Nationality Spanish
Genre children's literature, gastronomy

Fina Casalderrey, born on August 11, 1951, is a famous Spanish writer and teacher. She is known as one of the most important writers of children's books in the Galician language.

About Fina Casalderrey

Fina Casalderrey was born in a place called Xeve, which is in Pontevedra, Spain. She started her career as a teacher, helping young people learn and grow.

Her Journey as a Writer

Before writing books for kids, Fina Casalderrey first wrote plays for the theater. Later, she began writing wonderful stories for children. She also writes books about gastronomy, which is the art of cooking and enjoying good food.

Awards and Recognition

Fina Casalderrey has received many important awards for her work. In 2003, she was given the Castelao Medal. This medal honors people who have done great things for Galician culture. In 2015, she received the Premio da Cultura Galega [gl], another big award for her contributions to Galician culture.

She is also a member of the Royal Galician Academy. This is a very special group that works to protect and promote the Galician language. Her books have been translated into more than twelve different languages, meaning children all over the world can enjoy her stories. Fina Casalderrey has also written scripts for several short films.

Books and Films by Fina Casalderrey

Fina Casalderrey has written many popular books, especially for young readers. She has also worked on several films.

Children's Books

  • Dos lágrimas por máquina (1992): This book won the Premio Merlín [gl] award.
  • El misterio de los hijos de Lúa [es] (1995): This story received two important awards: the Premio Nacional de Literatura Infantil y Juvenil [es] and the Premio O Barco de Vapor.
  • El estanque de los patos pobres (1996): This book was honored with the Premio Edebé de literatura infantil y juvenil [es].
  • El lago de las niñas mudas (2007): This children's book received the Premio Frei Martín Sarmiento [gl].

Gastronomy Books

Fina Casalderrey also shares her love for food through her books:

  • El libro de la empanada (1993): This book is all about empanadas, a popular Spanish dish.
  • Fiestas gastronómicas de Galicia (1994): This book explores the food festivals in Galicia.

Films She Has Written For

Fina Casalderrey has also contributed to the world of film:

  • Garuda (2010)
  • Dos letras (2011)
  • Querido Tomás (2013)
  • La última moneda (2016)

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Fina Casalderrey para niños

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