Juana Salabert facts for kids

Juana Salabert, born in 1962, is a talented writer from Spain. She is also a journalist, a literary critic (someone who reviews books), and a translator. She has won important awards for her books, like the Premio Biblioteca Breve in 2001. She was also a runner-up for the Premio Nadal in 1996.

Early Life and Learning

Juana Salabert was born in 1962 in Paris, France. Her parents were living there because they had to leave Spain during a difficult time. This was when a ruler named Franco was in charge. Her father, Miguel Salabert, was also a journalist. Juana studied language and literature at the University of Toulouse-Le Mirail in France. This field of study is called philology.

Her Writing Career

Juana Salabert writes all her books in Spanish. She has written many different kinds of books. These include novels (long stories), short stories, a travel book, and even a book for children.

Her stories often explore important historical events. She writes about World War II and the Spanish Civil War. She also writes about how her own family had to move from their home.

Juana's first book, Varadero, came out in 1996. Later that same year, she published Arde lo que será. This book was almost chosen for the Premio Nadal award. In 2001, her novel Velódromo de invierno won the Premio Biblioteca Breve. This book told a story about the difficult times of World War II through the eyes of a child.

Juana Salabert has been recognized for her writing many times. She was a finalist for several other awards, including the Rómulo Gallegos Prize in 2011. Besides writing books, she has also written for newspapers. She writes reviews of other authors' books. She also works as a translator, changing books from one language to another.

Books by Juana Salabert

• Varadero, 1996
• Arde lo que será, 1996
• Mar de los espejos, 1998
• Aire nada más, 1999
• Estación central, 1999
• La bruja marioneta, 2001 (a children's book)
• Velódromo del invierno, 2001
• La noche ciega, 2004
• Hijas de la ira, 2005
• El bulevar del miedo, 2007
• Cuentos de amigas, 2009
• La faz de la tierra, 2011
• La regla del oro, 2015
• Atentado, 2022

See also

In Spanish: Juana Salabert para niños