Gaby Hauptmann facts for kids
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Gaby Hauptmann
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Gaby Hauptmann in 2017
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| Born | 14 May 1957 Villingen-Schwenningen, West Germany
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| Nationality | German |
| Occupation | Writer Journalist |
| Known for | Her novels |
Gaby Hauptmann (born on May 14, 1957) is a German journalist and writer. She is famous for her many novels and for her work in television.
Early Life and Career
Gaby Hauptmann was born in a town called Villingen-Schwenningen in 1957. Her grandfather was a well-known painter from the Black Forest region.
She started her career in writing at the Südkurier newspaper. After working there for two years, she decided to start her own business. She ran a press office, which helps businesses and people share their news with newspapers and TV.
Later, in 1987, she became the chief editor at a radio station called Radio Seefunk RSF. This meant she was in charge of what was broadcast on the radio.
Writing and Television Work
Gaby Hauptmann also worked for a broadcasting company named Südwestfunk. She began as a writer, creating stories and scripts. Over time, she also became a director and a producer for TV shows. This meant she helped make decisions about how shows were filmed and put together.
She is very successful as a writer. Her books have sold more than six million copies around the world! She writes novels in German and has also written scripts for movies.
In 2005, Gaby Hauptmann started writing a special series of books for younger readers. These books are often about horses, which many kids enjoy.
