Anibal Jairo Nino

About Jairo Aníbal Niño

Birth

1941

Death

2010

Colombian writer

Jairo Aníbal Niño was born in the Colombian municipality of Moniquirá in 1941.

His prolific career spanned 34 works exploring narrative, children's poetry, and theater.

Beyond writing, he was a multifaceted artist who worked as a painter, playwright, and librarian.

His work The Happiness Maker stands out as one of his most iconic titles.

His texts focus on universal themes such as the relationship between fathers and sons and children's literature.