Mojca Osojnik facts for kids

Mojca Osojnik, born on June 29, 1970, is a talented Slovenian artist. She is famous for her beautiful paintings and especially for illustrating children's books. She has brought many stories to life with her unique drawings.

Her Journey as an Artist

Mojca Osojnik was born in Kranj, Slovenia. She studied art at the Academy of Fine Arts in Ljubljana. She graduated in 1997 and later earned her Master's degree in 2001.

For a few years, from 2001 to 2003, she lived and worked in Los Alamos. This is a town in New Mexico, USA. Mojca has shown her artwork in many exhibitions. These shows have been held both in Slovenia and in other countries. Besides painting, she also writes and illustrates books for children.

Award-Winning Work

In 2003, Mojca Osojnik received a special honor. She won the Levstik Award. This award is very important in Slovenia. It celebrates the best achievements in children's literature. She won it for her wonderful book, Hiša, ki bi rada imela sonce. This title means "The House That Wanted to Be in the Sun."

Books She Wrote and Illustrated

Mojca Osojnik has created several books where she was both the author and the illustrator.

• To je Ernest (This Is Ernest), 1997
• Hiša, ki bi rada imela sonce (The House That Wanted to Be in the Sun), 2001
• Polž Vladimir gre na štop (Vladimir the Snail Goes Hitchhiking), 2003
• Kako je gnezdila sraka Sofija (How Sofia the Magpie Made Her Nest), 2005

Books She Illustrated for Others

Mojca Osojnik has also illustrated many books written by other authors.

• Koroške ljudske pravljice in pripovedke (Carinthian Folk Tales and Fables) by Vinko Möderndorfer, 1992
• Moji pridni otroci (My Good Children) by Sonja Wakounig, 1992
• O mrožku, ki si ni hotel striči nohtov (About Little Walrus Who Didn't Want to Cut His Nails) by Peter Svetina, 1999
• Čas je velika smetanova torta (Time Is a Big Chocolate Cake) by Miha Mazzini, 1999
• Mrožek dobi očala (Little Walrus' New Glasses) by Peter Svetina, 2003