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Uri Orlev
AuthorBooks · Second hand1931-2022
Uri Orlev born Jerzy Henryk Orłowski, was a Polish-born Israeli children's author and translator. He received the Hans Christian Andersen Award in 1996 for his "lasting contribution to children's literature", the Prime Minister's Prize for Hebrew Literary Works in 1972 and the Bialik Prize for literature in 2006.
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Birth
1931
Death
2022
First book
1944
Years writing
82
Uri Orlev was born in Warsaw in 1931 and had a prolific career as a writer and translator.
His most famous work, The Island on Bird Street, is a landmark in children's literature about the Holocaust.
Throughout his life, he published over one hundred works exploring themes of fiction, history, and Jewish experiences.
In addition to his prose, he excelled as a screenwriter and author of children's books like Granny Knits.
His literary legacy connects his Polish roots with his life in Israel, offering a unique perspective on resilience.