Joan Manuel Gisbert facts for kids
Joan Manuel Gisbert (born on October 16, 1949, in Barcelona) is a famous Spanish writer. He writes exciting books especially for children and young adults. His stories are so popular that they have been translated into ten different languages!
Becoming a Writer
Joan Manuel Gisbert started working at a young age. Sadly, his father passed away early, so he began helping out with different publishing companies. This experience helped him learn a lot about books.
He later traveled to Paris to study theatre. When he came back, he published his very first book. It was called Fantastic Scenarios (1979). This book was a big success and won the Award of the CCIS.
Award-Winning Books
Joan Manuel Gisbert quickly became known for his amazing stories. Many of his books have won important awards:
- The mystery of the Tökland island (1981) won the Lazarillo Award. It was also listed on the Honor Roll Andersen Award. Critics even compared his writing to famous authors like J. R. R. Tolkien and C. S. Lewis.
- His book Thamyris planet legends (1982) was recognized as a Children's Book of Interest in 1983. This was a special honor from the Ministry of Culture.
- In 1984, he won the National Book Award for Young People for his book The museum of dreams.
- Night of the eclipse (1990) received the Wide Angle prize.
- The voice of morning won the Edebé prize in 1995.
- He has also won the important Barco de Vapor prize two times!
Gisbert's Unique Stories
In his books, Joan Manuel Gisbert creates thrilling adventures. His stories often start in everyday life. Then, they slowly lead readers into mysterious and unknown worlds. He often blends reality with dreams and imagination. This makes his books very exciting and unique.
Other Contributions
Besides writing, Joan Manuel Gisbert does many other things. He works as an expert for publishing companies. He also teaches about using imagination in stories. He often takes part in meetings about children's literature. Plus, he has written scripts for television shows!
