Susana Olaondo facts for kids

Susana Olaondo is a talented writer and illustrator from Uruguay. She was born on May 27, 1953. She is famous for creating amazing children's books that she also illustrates herself. Her stories often feature animals and nature, making them fun and educational for young readers.

About Susana Olaondo

Susana Olaondo was born in Montevideo, Uruguay, in 1953. She loved art and studied drawing, painting, and sculpture. She also learned about gardening, which shows her love for nature.

Her Creative Journey

Since 1990, Susana has run a special workshop for children. In this workshop, kids can explore their creativity through art. She started writing and drawing stories for her own two children. This led her to illustrate her first book, La Tía Merelde, in 1990. Since then, she has continued to create many wonderful books for children. Some of her books have even been published and translated in other countries like the United States and Chile. She also helped create an audiobook for the Braille Foundation of Uruguay, making her stories available to more people.

Nature in Her Stories

Susana Olaondo has a deep passion for nature, including plants and animals. She uses this love as inspiration for her books. Many of her characters are animals, and her stories often take place in natural settings. This helps readers connect with the world around them. Some of her popular stories, like Felipe, Olegario, and Una Pindó, have even been turned into plays for the stage!

Awards and Recognitions

Susana Olaondo has received many awards for her wonderful books. These awards show how much her work is appreciated in the world of children's literature.

• 1997: She won the 2nd National Literature Prize for children and young adults for her book Felipe.
• 1998: She received the 1st National Literature Prize for children and young adults for Un cuento de papel.
• 2000: Her book Apenas un color received an Honorable Mention from the Ministry of Education and Culture of Uruguay (MEC).
• 2002: Uno de conejos also received an Honorable Mention from the MEC.
• 2004: She earned a 1st Mention from the MEC for Una Pindó.
• 2006: She won the 2nd National Literature Prize for children and young adults for Palabras. She shared this award with another writer, Magdalena Helguera.
• 2008: Gato negro, gato blanco received an Honorable Mention from the MEC.
• 2010: Susana was honored with the Bartolomé Hidalgo Prize for her book Por un color. This award recognized how her books combine text and illustrations to encourage reading and teach important lessons.
• 2016: She received the Golden Book Award for her book Los patos que no tiene ombligo. This award celebrates books that are very popular and well-loved by readers.

Susana Olaondo's Books

Susana Olaondo has written and illustrated many books over the years. Here are some of her well-known works:

See also

In Spanish: Susana Olaondo para niños