Jean-Pierre Vallotton facts for kids
Jean-Pierre Vallotton (born in 1955 in Geneva, Switzerland) is a French-speaking Swiss poet, writer, and artist. He is known for his many books, including poems and stories for children.
About Jean-Pierre Vallotton
Jean-Pierre Vallotton studied literature and drama. He has traveled to many countries for international literature festivals. These include places like Rotterdam, Paris, Liege, Canada, Mexico, and Australia. From 2005 to 2007, he taught literature and cinema at the University of Lausanne. He also helps guide the Pierrette Micheloud Foundation and leads the jury for its literary award.
What He Writes
Jean-Pierre Vallotton has written over thirty books. These include poems, short stories, and even books for children. He has also translated works by famous writers like Sylvia Plath and R. L. Stevenson. His books have been translated into fifteen different languages.
His writings have appeared in many collections and magazines around the world. He also creates collages and has used them to illustrate the covers of some of his own books. One of his books, "Wings Folded in Cracks," was published in 2013. It is a special book because it is written in two languages, English and French.
Awards and Recognition
Jean-Pierre Vallotton has won several awards for his work. These include the Hermann Ganz prize from the Swiss Writers Society and the Louise Labé prize from Paris.
Critics have praised Jean-Pierre Vallotton's poetry. They have said his writing is "perfect and elegant" and that it "softly sings about love." Other critics have noted that his poetry explores deep ideas and opens up new ways of thinking.
