Jaanus Vaiksoo

Jaanus Vaiksoo (1967) is a childrenā€™s author, literary scholar, and instructor. He graduated from Tallinn University in Estonian language and literature. Vaiksoo has written over 20 books of stories and poetry for children and has contributed to the childrenā€™s magazine TƤheke. Additionally, he has published a book of ABCs, scripts for television and TV films, and an adventure libretto. The psychological intricacy of Vaiksooā€™s characters and their depiction through a prism of warm humour offer support to readers of sensitive ages and helps them on their path to adulthood.

 

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Awards

2021
Nominee of the Tartu Prize for Childrenā€™s LiteratureĀ (Shoe # 40)

2020

The White Ravens (Shoe #39)

2019

Annual Childrenā€™s Literature Award of the Cultural Endowment of Estonia (Shoe #39)
Good Childrenā€™s Book (Shoe #39)

2018

Nominee of the Tartu Prize for Childrenā€™s Literature (Three Autumns)

2017

Good Childrenā€™s Book (Three Autumns)

2015

Ajakirja TƤheke ja Riigikantselei luulevƵistlus ā€žMeie oma Eesti lippā€, pƵhiauhind (luuletus ā€žPƵhjatuulemaalā€)

2012

Annual Childrenā€™s Literature Award of the Cultural Endowment of Estonia (Soup Pot Carnival)
Good Childrenā€™s Book (Soup Pot Carnival)

2006

Best European Schoolbooks, 3rd place (Alphabet Book)

2003

Karl Eduard Sƶƶt Childrenā€™s Poetry Award (The Clockmakerā€™s Wife)

About the author

2020
Story time with Jaanus Vaiksoo (video)
Jaanus Vaiksoo. Shoe #39 (ELM)

Estonian Writers Online Dictionary
HeadRead

 

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