Name Leelo Tungal Role Poet | Albums Hea lapse laulud | |
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Spouse Raimo Kangro (m. 1973–2001) Books Potatoes, Cows and Cosmonauts Movies The Scarecrow, Miriam's Kite, Miriam And The Flood Children Maarja Kangro, Kirke Kangro, Anna-Magdaleena Kangro Similar People Priit Pajusaar, Olav Ehala, Edgar Valter, Raimo Kangro, Maarja Kangro | ||
Luulesoit 2016 leelo tungal ja heli laaksonen
Leelo Tungal (born 22 June 1947 in Tallinn) is an Estonian poet, children's literature author, translator, editor and librettist. Her works feature optimism, direct communication with the reader, fluid storytelling, and witty storytelling.
Contents
- Luulesoit 2016 leelo tungal ja heli laaksonen
- Noizmakaz ootan sind uni ft leelo tungal
- Life
- Poetry a selection
- Childrens poetry a selection
- Fiction a selection
- Fiction for children a selection
- Awards
- References
Noizmakaz ootan sind uni ft leelo tungal
Life
Tungal studied Estonian literature at the University of Tartu. After her graduation, she has worked as a teacher, editor, drama and literature consultant for the Estonian Puppet Theatre, and as a freelance writer. In 1994, she founded the children's magazine ''Hea Laps'', having worked as its editor-in-chief since then. She has published over 80 books of prose and poetry for children and young adults, has written several libretti for Estonian composers, and has translated children's poetry and plays from Bulgarian, English, Finnish, Russian, and several other languages. She was married to composer Raimo Kangro.
Poetry (a selection)
Children's poetry (a selection)
