Ruth Almog facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ruth Almog
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| Born | May 15, 1936 Petah Tikva, Mandatory Palestine
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| Nationality | Israeli |
| Education | David Yellin Teachers College, Tel Aviv University |
| Occupation | Novelist, Editor, Academic |
| Spouse(s) | Aaron Almog |
| Children | 2 |
Ruth Almog (Hebrew: רות אלמוג) is a famous Israeli writer. She writes many kinds of books. These include novels and stories for children and young people. She has won many important awards for her writing.
About Ruth Almog
Ruth Almog was born on May 15, 1936. This was in Petah Tikva, which was then called Mandatory Palestine. Her parents came from Hamburg in 1933. Ruth studied at the David Yellin Teachers College. She also went to Tel Aviv University. Later, she taught philosophy and film there.
Ruth was also a deputy editor. She worked for the literature section of a big newspaper called Haaretz. She was also a writer-in-residence at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. This means she was a special writer who worked there.
In 1959, she married a poet named Aharon Almog. They had two daughters together. Their names are Shira and Eliana.
Awards and Recognition
Ruth Almog has received many special awards for her books. These awards show how important her writing is.
- 1985 and 2000: Ze'ev Prize for children's and youth literature
- 1989 Brenner Prize
- 2000 Yad Vashem Prize
- 2000 Andersen Honor Citation
- 2001 Agnon Prize from the Jerusalem municipality
- 2004 Newman Prize from Bar Ilan University
- 2004 German Gerty Spies Prize for Literature
- 2006 Bialik Prize for Lifetime Achievement
- 1995 and 2007 Prime Minister's Prize
- 2010 ACUM lifetime achievement award
Her book My Journey with Alex won several awards. It received the Hans Christian Andersen Award. It also won the Ze'ev Prize and the Yad Vashem Prize. This book also got a special mention from UNESCO. The Ministry of Education recommends this book.
Books for Young Readers
Ruth Almog has written many books especially for children and young people. Here are some of her well-known titles:
- Naphy Nasich Ha-Karnafim (Naphy) (1979)
- Gilgil (1986)
- Tzoanim Ba-Pardes (Nomads in the Orchard) (1986)
- Kadur Ha-Kesef (The Silver Ball) (1986)
- Hasibor (The Wonderbird) (1991)
- Rakefet, Ahavati Ha-Rishonah (Rakefet, My First Love) (1992)
- Gilgil Rotza Kelev (Gilgil Wants a Dog) (1998)
- המסע שלי עם אלכס (Ha-Masa Sheli Im Alex, My Journey with Alex) (1999)
- This book tells the story of two brothers, Erwin and Alex. They are children who wandered during the Holocaust. The book has been translated into German, Serbian, and Chinese.
- Balut Ha-Pele Shel Kamila (The Magic Acorn) (1999)
- Od Chibuk Echad (Just One More Hug) (2003)
Other Works
Ruth Almog has also written many novels and story collections for adults. Some of her works include:
- Hasdei Ha-Laila Shel Margerita (Marguereta's Night Grace) (1969)
- Be-Eretz Gzerah (The Exile) (1971)
- Mavet Ba-Geshem (Death in the Rain) (1982)
- Nashim (Women) (1986)
- Shorshei Avir (Roots of Light) (1987)
- Tikun Omanuti (Invisible Mending) (1993)
- Meahev Mushlam (A Perfect Lover) (1995)
- Ha-Agam Ha-Pnimi (The Inner Lake) (2000)
- Estelina Ahuvati (Estelina My Love) (2002)
- Kol Ha-Osher Ha-Mufraz Ha-ze (All This Overflowing Bliss) (2003)
- Be-Ahava, Natalia (Love, Natalia) (2005)
- Meil Katon (A Little Coat) (2008)
- Zara Be-Gan Eden (Stranger in Paradise) (2008)
