Nurit Zarchi facts for kids
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Nurit Zarchi
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Nurit Zarchi
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| Born | 19 October 1941 Jerusalem, Mandatory Palestine
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| Nationality | Israeli |
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| Known for | Children's literature, poetry, prose |
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Nurit Zarchi (Hebrew: נורית זרחי) is a well-known Israeli poet and author. She writes many books and poems for both adults and children. She was born in Jerusalem on October 19, 1941.
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Early Life and Education
Nurit Zarchi's father, Israel Zarchi, was also a writer. Sadly, he passed away when Nurit was only six years old, making her an orphan. She grew up in a community called Kibbutz Geva. Later, she moved to Ein Harod to finish her high school studies.
After her time in the military, Nurit went to the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. There, she studied psychology. She also earned degrees in literature and philosophy from Tel Aviv University.
Her Work as a Writer
Nurit Zarchi has written many poems that have appeared in children's newspapers. She also worked as a journalist for a newspaper called Yedioth Ahronoth.
She has published over one hundred books! These books include stories for children, poetry, and other types of writing. Her work is loved by many readers in Israel and beyond.
Awards and Recognition
Nurit Zarchi has received many important awards for her writing.
Bialik Prize
In 1999, she was one of the winners of the Bialik Prize for literature. This is a very important award in Israel for writers. She shared the prize with Aharon Almog and Yoram Kaniuk.
Other Honors
She has also won many other respected prizes for her literary work. These include the Prime Minister's Prize. Her books have also been recognized by the IBBY (International Board on Books for Young People) Honour List several times.
Israel Prize
In 2021, Nurit Zarchi received the Israel Prize for literature. This is one of the highest honors a person can receive in Israel for their achievements.
Selected Books
Here are some of Nurit Zarchi's books:
- Otobiographya Shell Delet ("Autobiography of a Door", 2018)
- Balua ("Swallowed", 2016)
- Ahavata Shell Rosie Postil ("Rosie Postil's Love", 2014)
- Bezel Gvirtenu ("In Our Lady's Shadow", 2013)
- Ani Ohev Lishrok Ba-Rehov ("I Like Whistling in the Street", 1967)
- Kaf Etz U-Kdera Shtuha ("Wooden Spoon and Flat Plate", 1969)
- Avigail Me-Har Ha-Melakhim ("Abigail from the Kings' Mountain", 1989)
- Amori Asig Atusa ("Amori Catches Up and Fly", 1992)
- Tinturu, A Tiny Elephant (1996), originally Tinturu Pila Ketana Meod (1993)
- Miligram ("Milligram", 1997)
- Cristabella O Sh'ela L'Rembrandt ("Cristabella or a Question for Rembrandt", 1997)
- Ketem Keter Ketchup Ahava ("Color, Crown, Ketchup, Love", 1998)
- Ha-Ritzpa Mitnadnedet ("The Floor Rocks", 2003)
- Sipur Lo Shimushi ("A Useless Story", 2003)
- Pa'am Haya Ve-Pa'am Lo ("Once Was, Once Wasn't", 2004)
See also
- List of Bialik Prize recipients
