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Joxantonio Ormazabal
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| Born | Joxantonio Ormazabal Berasategi 1948 Zegama, Spain |
| Died | 2 May 2010 (aged 61–62) Zegama, Spain |
Joxantonio Ormazabal (1948–2010) was a writer from the Basque Country in Spain. He was best known for writing many wonderful books for children and young people in the Basque language. He sometimes used the pen name Joxean.
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His Early Life
Joxantonio Ormazabal was born in 1948 in Zegama, a town in the Basque Country of Spain. When he was 12, he joined a special school called a seminary. He later studied at another seminary in San Sebastián.
He eventually left the seminary to become a teacher. In an interview, he once said that he didn't grow up reading many stories. Instead, his mother would tell him tales, and he remembered characters like Peru and María.
His Career as a Writer
At 23, Ormazabal started teaching at a private school in Zarautz. There, he worked alongside other famous authors like Mariasun Landa. His very first book was published using his pen name, "Joxean."
While teaching, Ormazabal also wrote the words for songs by Imanol Urbieta. Some of these songs include Astoa ikusi nuen and Tximeleta mendian.
Later, Ormazabal became an editor at Elkarlanean Publishing House in 1981. This is where he really focused on books for children and young people. He helped create many literary collections and textbooks. He also published his own first work there, called Fernando Smezketarra.
Besides writing, Ormazabal was in charge of the children's and youth departments at Elkar Publishing House until 2009. He continued to work on children's literature, often editing and translating important books.
What He Wrote About
Ormazabal's stories often featured humor and fantasy. He also wrote about important topics in his books. For example, he explored ideas like freedom in Kaiolatik Mendira (1986). He also wrote about poverty and fairness in Kittano (1995).
His books also touched on the special bond between grandparents and grandchildren, like in Aitona parapentean (2004). He even wrote about caring for the environment in Txoria zezenaren adar gainean (1999).
Poetry was also a big part of Ormazabal's work. His poem Ilunorduak eta Argilaurdenak (2007) was even a finalist for a major literary prize in 2008.
Some of his well-known titles include Zirkua amets (2009), Kaskarintxo (1983), Margolin (1983), and Kittano.
His Passing
Joxantonio Ormazabal passed away on May 2, 2010, in Zegama, Spain.
Books He Wrote
- Ehun ipuin hitz gutxitan Donostia: Elkar, D.L. 2010.
- Aitona eta amona udalekuetan Donostia: Elkar, 2008
- Ilunorduak eta argilaurdenak Donostia Elkarlanean, 2007.
- Aitona parapentean (2004, Elkar)
- Antonio Bolas (2002, Elkar)
- Hiztegi jolastia (2002, Elkar)
- Bihotza zubi Donostia: Elkarlanean, L.G. 2001.
- Josebiñe (2001, Elkar)
- Irri eta barre (2001, Elkar)
- Kotti (2001, Elkar)
- Amona Bizikletan (2000, Elkar)
- Bi indar txiki inauterietan (2000, Elkar)
- Koxmeren gezurrak (2000, Elkar)
- Helikopteroa ikastolan (2000, Elkar)
- Gorritxo eta Beltxiko (2000, Elkar)
- Amona Bizikletan (2000, Elkar)
- Txoria zezenaren adar gainean (1999, Elkar)
- Saturna (1999, Elkar)
- Patxibusa (1998, Elkar)
- Azenalian erraldoia (1998, Elkar)
- Nola ibili munduan, ohetik jaiki gabe (1998, Elkar)
- Txoko txiki txukuna (1998, Elkar)
- Olentzeroren oparia (1998, Elkar)
- Haizemari (1998, Elkar)
- Zipriztin (1996, Elkar)
- Lazkao Txiki (1995, Elkar)
- Kittano (1995, Elkar)
- Hitzak jostailu (1994, Elkar)
- Pernando Amezketarra (1994, Elkar)
- Esaera zaharrak eta txiste berriak (1994, Elkar)
- Maripertxenta (1993, Elkar)
- Esaera zaharrak (1990, Elkar)
- Txisteak (1990, Elkar)
- Igarkizunak (1990, Elkar)
- Kiriko eta bere sendia (1989, Elkar)
- Honela bizi naiz ni (1986, Elkar)
- Auto, asto train (1986, Elkar)
- Kaiolatik mendira (1986, Elkar)
- Margolin (1983, Elkar)
Books He Translated
- Joles egiteko ipuinak (Gianni Rodari)
- Ilargia edan zuen astoa (Renata Mathieu)
- Tone, haria eta armiarma (Antoni Cuadrench)
- Koloreak (Enric Larreula)
- Izei txikia (M. Eulàlia Valeri)
- Mister Daffodil eta bere denda (Asun Balzola)
See also
In Spanish: Joxantonio Ormazabal para niños
