Margarita Stāraste-Bordevīka facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Margarita Stāraste-Bordevīka
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| Born | Margarita Barvikha 2 February 1914 Vladimir, Russian Empire |
| Died | 18 February 2014 (aged 100) Latvia |
| Pen name | Margarita Stāraste |
| Occupation | Children's book author, illustrator |
| Language | Latvian, Livonian |
| Citizenship | Russian Empire Latvia |
| Period | 1942–1994 |
| Genre | Children's literature |
| Notable awards | Order of the Three Stars |
Margarita Stāraste-Bordevīka was a very famous Latvian author and illustrator. She was born in Russia but spent most of her life in Latvia. Margarita is best known for writing and drawing pictures for children's books. She wrote many stories that kids loved.
Her Amazing Books
Margarita Stāraste-Bordevīka wrote many popular books. Her first book came out in 1942. Some of her most famous works include:
- Balti tīri sniega vīri (1942)
- Ziemassvētku pasakas (1943)
- Zīļuks (1961)
- Pasaku ābece (1969)
- Lācīša Rūcīša raibā diena (1977)
These books have brought joy to many children.
Her Life Story
Margarita Stāraste-Bordevīka was born on February 2, 1914. Her birth name was Margarita Barvika. She was born in a city called Vladimir in the Russian Empire. Later, she became a citizen of Latvia.
She was recognized for her great work. On April 7, 1999, she received a special award. It was called the Commander of the Order of the Three Stars. This is a very high honor in Latvia.
A Special Language
Margarita also helped with a special project. She worked on a collection of folk songs. These songs were in the Livonian language. This language is spoken by a small group of people in Latvia. Her book "Urū! Rurū!" (1994) was published in both Latvian and Livonian. This helped to keep the Livonian language alive.
Her Legacy
Margarita Stāraste-Bordevīka lived a very long life. She passed away on February 18, 2014. She was 100 years old when she died. Her stories and illustrations continue to be loved by children and families in Latvia and beyond.
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