Vytautė Žilinskaitė facts for kids
Vytautė Genovaitė Žilinskaitė (born December 13, 1930 – died April 4, 2024) was a famous writer from Lithuania. She wrote many different kinds of books. She was known for her stories, funny writings (humor), and especially her books for children. She passed away when she was 93 years old.
Meet Vytautė Žilinskaitė, the Writer
Vytautė Žilinskaitė was a very talented author. She wrote books that made people think, laugh, and imagine. Her stories were enjoyed by both adults and young readers. She had a special way with words.
Her Amazing Books
Vytautė Žilinskaitė wrote many popular books. Some of her most famous works were for children. She created characters and worlds that captured the imagination of young readers. Her books often taught important lessons in a fun way.
One of her well-known children's books is Robotas ir peteliškė. This means The Robot and the Butterfly. It was so good that it won a major award. Another beloved book is Tiputapė, which also received special recognition. She also wrote Nebijokė and Kintas, which were big hits with young readers.
Awards and Special Recognition
Vytautė Žilinskaitė received many awards for her writing. These awards showed how much her work was appreciated.
- 1965: She won the Vincas Mickevičius-Kapsukas Prize. This was for her book called "Mano neapykanta stipresnė". It was a documentary-style book.
- 1972: She received the Lithuanian State Prize. This award was for her excellent humorous writing.
- 1979: She won another Lithuanian State Prize. This time, it was for her wonderful children's book, Robotas ir peteliškė (The Robot and the Butterfly).
- 1996/1997: Her book Tiputapė was named the Best Children's and Adolescent Book of 1996. It also won the IBBY Lithuania Chapter Award in 1997. IBBY stands for the International Board on Books for Young People.
- 2000/2001: Her book Nebijokė was chosen as the Best Children's and Adolescent Book of 2001. It also received the IBBY Lithuania Chapter Award in 2001.
- 2005: She was given a very high honor called the Knight's Cross of the Order of the Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas. This is a special award from Lithuania.
- 2007: She won the IBBY Lithuania Chapter Award again for her book Kintas.
- 2007: She also received the Children's Literature Prize for Kintas.
