Kreetta Onkeli facts for kids
Kreetta Onkeli (born in 1970 in Jyväskylä, Finland) is a well-known Finnish writer. She has written many books for both adults and children. Kreetta Onkeli is famous for her interesting stories and has won several awards for her work.
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About Kreetta Onkeli
Kreetta Onkeli started her writing career by studying dramaturgy. This is the art of writing and arranging plays for the theater. She attended the Helsinki Theatre Academy to learn more about storytelling.
Her Writing Journey
Kreetta Onkeli's first big novel was called "Ilonen talo," which means "A Happy House." It was published in 1996 and quickly became very popular. This book even won a special award called the Kalevi Jäntti award.
First Big Success
After her first successful novel, Kreetta Onkeli continued to write. She published many short stories and articles for newspapers. She also wrote three more novels for adult readers.
Writing for Young Readers
Since 2013, Kreetta Onkeli has also written books especially for children. One of her children's books received the prestigious Finlandia Junior Award. This award is given to the best children's or young adult book published in Finland. It shows how much her stories are loved by young readers.
Beyond Writing
In 2016, Kreetta Onkeli decided to learn something new. She enrolled in nursing school. This shows her interest in helping others and exploring different paths in life.
