Reeli Reinaus facts for kids
Reeli Reinaus (born on November 12, 1977) is a popular Estonian writer who creates amazing books for children and young adults. She was born in Keila, a town in Estonia.
Reeli Reinaus studied at the Tartu Academy of Theology and later earned a master's degree from the University of Tartu. Her studies focused on Estonian culture and folklore. She has worked at the University of Tartu and is currently part of the team at the Estonian Literary Museum.
Reeli Reinaus's Books
Reeli Reinaus has written more than twenty books for young readers. Imagine a writer who can create all sorts of stories! Her books include short stories about everyday life, which might remind you of your own experiences. She also writes books that help kids think about common problems they might face.
If you love mysteries, you'll enjoy her crime novels. She even writes exciting thrillers that mix real-life events with a touch of the supernatural! For the youngest readers, she has created fun picture books.
Awards and Recognition
Reeli Reinaus has won many awards for her fantastic books. These awards show how much people love her stories and how important her writing is. Here are some of the awards she has received:
- 2008 Children’s Story Competition “My First Book”, 2nd place (for The Mysterious Diary)
- 2009 Youth Novel Competition, 1st place (for Black Crow)
- 2009 Children’s Story Competition “My First Book”, 3rd place (for A Totally Ordinary Family)
- 2011 Youth Novel Competition, 2nd and 3rd places (for The Weeks That Graze and Troubled)
- 2012 Children’s Story Competition “My First Book”, 1st and 2nd places (for The Kids of Slum Lane and Detective Stripes at the Zoo)
- 2013 Good Children’s Book (for Detective Stripes at the Zoo)
- 2014 Youth Novel Competition, 2nd place (for Sugar and Flour)
- 2014 Children’s Story Competition “My First Book”, honourable mention (for Pink Angels)
- 2015 Children’s Story Competition “My First Book”, 1st place (for How My Dad Got a New Wife)
- 2016 Good Children’s Book (for How My Dad Got a New Wife)
- 2016 “Järje Hoidja” Award of the Tallinn Central Library (for The Verikambi Mill)
- 2017 Good Young Adult Book (for Ace of Swords)
- 2017 Good Children’s Book (for Marius, Magic, and Lisa the Werewolf)
- 2017 Tartu Prize for Children’s Literature (Childhood Prize) (for How My Dad Got a New Wife)
- 2018 Children and Youth Drama Competition, 1st place (for The World Where I Belong)
- 2018 The White Ravens (for Marius, Magic, and Lisa the Werewolf)
- 2018 IBBY Honour List (for How My Dad Got a New Wife)
Books in Other Languages
Reeli Reinaus's stories are so good that they are read in other countries too! This means her books have been translated into different languages.
Korean Translations
- 잠 못 드는 수지를 위하여, Interpark Co. Ltd. 2018
