Irmelin Sandman Lilius facts for kids
Irmelin Sandman Lilius was born on June 14, 1936. She is a Finnish writer who speaks Swedish.
About Irmelin Sandman Lilius
Irmelin Sandman Lilius was born in Helsinki, Finland. Her very first book, called Trollsång, came out in 1955.
She writes many kinds of books. These include picture books and novels for kids. She also writes books for adults and poetry. Besides writing, she works as a translator and a reviewer.
Her Famous Books
One of her most famous works is a long series of books. These books are about a made-up town called Tulavall. This town is on the south coast of Finland. She has written more than a dozen books about Tulavall. Each book tells stories from different times and from different people's views.
Irmelin Sandman Lilius has also written books about her own life. Some of these she wrote with her sister, Heddi. She has also written novels where the main character is based on her daughter.
Her Family Life
In 1957, she married Carl-Gustaf Lilius. He was a painter and a sculptor. They were married until he passed away in 1998.
In 2003, Irmelin started writing a biography about her husband. The first book was called Sjutusen år, which means "Seven Thousand Years". The fourth and last book in this series came out in 2017.
Awards and Recognition
Irmelin Sandman Lilius's books have been translated into 16 different languages. This means many people around the world can read her stories!
She has won several important literary awards. These include:
- The Nils Holgersson Plaque in Sweden (in 1972)
- The Astrid Lindgren Prize in Sweden (in 1976)
- The Topeliuspriset in Finland (in 1980)
She was also honored by the IBBY. She was on their Honour List in both 1974 and 2002.
