Lehte Hainsalu facts for kids
Lehte Hainsalu (born October 31, 1938) is a well-known Estonian writer, poet, and politician. She was born in Haaslava Parish, which is in Tartu County, Estonia. Her married name is Lehte Sööt.
Her Early Life and Education
Lehte Hainsalu studied Estonian language and literature at Tartu State University. She finished her studies in 1961. After graduating, she worked at a newspaper called Edasi. She also worked at a factory in Tartu and at the Eesti Televisioon studios in Tartu.
Her Career and Writings
From 1981 to 1990, Lehte Hainsalu was the head of the Tartu section of the Estonian Writers' Union. This is an important group for writers in Estonia.
In 1980, she was one of the people who signed the Letter of 40 intellectuals. This was a letter signed by many smart people who wanted to speak up about important issues in their country.
Lehte Hainsalu has written many books. She writes poetry and novels. Her books are enjoyed by both adults and children.
Selected Works
Here are some of her published works:
- 1957: Sõnajala õis (a collection of poems)
- 1967: Pigilinnu laul (a novel)
- 1980: Ainsa ööga läbi maa (a collection of poems)
- 2003: Lapsed lennand tuulde (a collection of poems)
- 2011: Vastamata kõne (a novel)
Awards and Recognition
Lehte Hainsalu has received many awards for her writing. These awards show how much her work is appreciated.
- She won the Friedebert Tuglas short story award in 1987.
- She also won the Karl Eduard Sööt Prize for Children's Poetry twice, in 1992 and 2015. This award is given for the best poetry for children.
