María Teresa Andruetto facts for kids

María Teresa Andruetto, a famous writer.

María Teresa Andruetto was born on January 26, 1954, in Argentina. She is a well-known Argentine writer. She writes many types of books, including poems, novels, plays, and especially books for children. In 2012, she won the important Hans Christian Andersen Medal. This award is given for a writer's long-lasting work in children's literature.

About María Teresa Andruetto's Life

María Teresa Andruetto was born in a town called Arroyo Cabral in Argentina. Her family came from Piedmont in Italy. She grew up in the town of Oliva, Córdoba.

Before becoming a full-time writer, she trained to be a teacher. She taught in both elementary and high schools. Today, she lives with her husband in the Sierras de Córdoba area and has two daughters.

María Teresa Andruetto as a Writer

María Teresa Andruetto's books often explore big ideas. She writes about how people find their own identity and how groups of people form their shared identity. She also writes about the effects of tough times, like the dictatorship in her country. The world of women is another important topic in her stories.

Her books are enjoyed by both adults and young readers. This means her stories can connect different generations. She has written many novels, like "Tama" and "Lengua Madre." She also has collections of short stories, such as "Stefano" and "La niña, el corazón y la casa."

María Teresa Andruetto has published several poetry books, including "Palabras al rescoldo" and "Sueño Americano." She is also famous for her many books for children and young adults. Some of these include "El anillo encantado," "El País de Juan," and "Trenes."

For over 30 years, she has been deeply involved in children's literature. She helps train teachers and has started study centers. She also gives talks and leads programs about literature. She is often a guest speaker at universities and conferences in Argentina and other countries.

Her writing has won many awards. These include the Luis de Tejeda award in 1993 and the Fondo Nacional de las Artes award in 2002. Her novel "Lengua Madre" was a finalist for the Rómulo Gallegos award in 2011. She was also on the Honor List of IBBY and won the SM Ibero-American Award for Lifetime Achievement in Children's Literature in 2009.

María Teresa Andruetto has shared her experience from writing workshops in books. These include "La escritura en el taller" and "El taller de escritura en la escuela." Her ideas about literature are also in her book "Hacia una literatura sin adjetivos." Her work has even inspired other artists. They have created art books, short films, and theater plays based on her stories. Storytellers in Spain and Latin America often share her tales. Her books are studied in universities in Argentina, America, and Europe.

The Hans Christian Andersen Award

The Hans Christian Andersen Award is given out every two years. It is presented by the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY). This award is considered the highest honor for a writer or illustrator of children's books. María Teresa Andruetto won the writing award in 2012.

The judges, led by María Jesús Gil, praised her writing. They said she creates "important and original works" that are "strong in beauty." They described her books as "sensitive, deep, and poetic." Her stories cover many different topics. These include moving to new places, inner feelings, unfairness, love, poverty, violence, and political issues.

María Teresa Andruetto's Books

Books for Adults

• "Lengua Madre" (2007)
• "Veladuras" (2006)
• "La mujer en cuestión" (2003)
• "Todo movimiento es cacería" (2002)
• "Stefano" (1997)
• "Tama" (1993)

Books for Children and Young Adults

• "La Durmiente" (2008)
• "El Incendio" (2008)
• "Agua Cero" (2007)
• "Trenes" (2007)
• "El Árbol de Lilas" (2006)
• "El Caballo De Chuang Tzu" (2004)
• "Solgo" (2004)
• "Benjamino" (2003)
• "El País de Juan" (2012)
• "La Mujer Vampiro" (2001)
• "Dale Campeón!" (2000)
• "Fefa es así" (1999)
• "Huellas en la Arena" (1997)
• "Stefano" (1997)
• "Misterio en la Patagonia" (1993)
• "El Anillo Encantado" (1993)

Poetry Books

• "Sueño americano" (2009)
• "Pavese-Kodak" (2008)
• "Beatriz" (2006)
• "Kodak" (2001)
• "Pavese y otros poemas" (1997)
• "Réquiem" (1993)
• "Palabras al rescoldo" (1993)

Plays

• "Enero" (2006)
• "Monologo IV"

Awards and Special Recognitions

María Teresa Andruetto has received many important awards during her career:

• Hans Christian Andersen Award for Children's and Young Adult Literature (2012)
• SM Ibero-American Award for Children's and Young Adult Literature (2010)
• National Arts Fund Novel Award
• Luis de Tejeda Novel Award
• Tierra Ignota International Short Story Award
• IBBY Honor List
• White Ravens from the International Youth Library
• Best Books from Banco del Libro in Caracas
• Recognized by the Argentine Association of Children's and Young Adult Literature

See also

In Spanish: María Teresa Andruetto para niños