J. K. Annand facts for kids
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J. K. Annand
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James King Annand
3 February 1908 Edinburgh, Scotland
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| Died | 8 June 1993 (aged 85) Edinburgh, Scotland
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| Nationality | Scottish |
| Occupation | Teacher, Poet |
| Movement | Scots Language |
James King Annand, also known as J. K. Annand, was a Scottish poet. He is best known for writing many wonderful poems especially for children. He was also a teacher and worked hard to promote the Scots language.
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About J. K. Annand
James King Annand was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, on February 2, 1908. His parents were Maggie Gold and William Annand. He went to Broughton Secondary School in Edinburgh. Later, he studied at the University of Edinburgh and finished his degree in 1930.
After university, Annand became a teacher. He taught at schools in Edinburgh and Whithorn. Besides writing his own poems, he also translated stories and poems. He changed works from German and old Latin into the Scots language. This included old Bavarian folk songs and parts of Carmina Burana.
His Work with Scots Language
J. K. Annand was very passionate about the Scots language. He helped start a magazine called Lallans. This magazine was a place for writers to publish their work in Scots. Annand was the editor of Lallans from 1973 to 1983.
His poem 'Arctic Convoy' won a special award in 1956. It was named the Best Original Poem in the Scottish Dialect by the Burns Federation. This showed how important his work was for Scottish poetry.
Poems for Young Readers
J. K. Annand is most famous for his collections of children's poetry. These books are filled with rhymes and stories that kids enjoy. His poems often use the Scots language, helping young readers connect with their heritage.
Some of his popular poetry books for children include:
- Sing it Aince for Pleisure (published in 1970)
- Twice for Joy (published in 1973)
- Thrice to Show Ye (published in 1979)
- A Wale o Rhymes (published in 1989), which was later reissued as Bairn Rhymes in 1998.
Other Published Works
Besides his children's poems, J. K. Annand also wrote other books. These included collections of his own poems and more translations.
Some of these other works are:
- Two Voices (1968)
- Poems and translations (1975)
- Songs from Carmina burana (1978)
- A Scots handsel (1980)
- Selected Poems, 1925-1990 (1992)
Awards and Honors
J. K. Annand received several awards for his contributions to poetry and the Scots language.
- In 1958, he became the chairman of the Edinburgh Branch of the Saltire Society.
- The Scottish Arts Council gave him a special award in 1979. This was to recognize his great work in Scottish Poetry.
- After he passed away, he was given an MBE in 1993. This award was for his services to the Scots Language and Literature.
- In 2008, a special stone was placed in Makars' Court to remember him. Makars' Court celebrates famous Scottish writers.
- In 2015, he received the Arctic Star award. This was for his service in the Royal Navy during World War II.
J. K. Annand passed away in Edinburgh in 1993. His poems continue to be enjoyed by many, especially young readers.
