Edgar Valter

Edgar Valter (1929–2006) was a graphic artist, illustrator, caricaturist, and children’s writer. He illustrated more than 250 children’s books, including masterpieces of Estonian literature authored by Eno Raud, Ellen Niit, and Aino Pervik. He himself wrote 15 works, the most popular of which are The Poku Book and its sequels. Valter’s writing stands out for its sincerity, warmth, and unusual sense of humour. He crafted stories and characters that have since become household names throughout Estonia. Nestled in the southeast of the country is even a nature-inspired Poku theme park – Pokuland. The Estonian Children’s Literature Centre in Tallinn also has a gallery dedicated to Valter’s illustrations.

Bibliography

Translations

Поки

2019

Puokiai

2008

Поки

2014

Awards

As a writer:

2006
Nukits Competition, 2nd place (Poku Stories)

2002
The Eerik Kumari Nature Conservation Award

2001
Order of the White Star, III Class
The Estonian National Culture Foundation’s award for lifetime achievement

2000
Nukits Competition, 2nd place (The Brushtails)

1996
Albu Parish’s A. T. Tammsaare Award for Literature, special prize (The Poku Book)
Nukits Competition, 1st place for writing and illustrations (The Poku Book)

1995
Annual Children’s Literature Award of the Cultural Endowment of Estonia (The Poku Book)

About the author

Pokuland
Wikipedia