Christine Nöstlinger
Austrian children's and young adult's writer (1936-2018)
1936 — 2018
Quick Facts
Profession
Austrian children's and young adult's writer (1936-2018)
Born
October 13, 1936
Died
2018 (age ~82)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
screenwriter, writer, playwright
AustriaBorn in ViennaDied in Vienna
1936
Born in Vienna (1936-10-13)
1972
AwardFriedrich-Bödecker-Preis
1973
AwardDeutscher Jugendliteraturpreis
1974
AwardÖsterreichischer Kinder- und Jugendbuchpreis
1979
AwardMildred L. Batchelder Award
1982
AwardZilveren Griffel
About
Christine Nöstlinger was an Austrian writer best known for children's books. She received one of two inaugural Astrid Lindgren Memorial Awards from the Swedish Arts Council in 2003, the biggest prize in children's literature, for her career contribution to "children's and young adult literature in the broadest sense." She received the Hans Christian Andersen Medal for "lasting contribution to children's literature" in 1984 and was one of three people through 2012 to win both of these major international awards.
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Who is Christine Nöstlinger?+
Christine Nöstlinger was an Austrian writer best known for children's books. She received one of two inaugural Astrid Lindgren Memorial Awards from the Swedish Arts Council in 2003, the biggest prize in children's literature, for her career contribution to "children's and young adult literature in t
What does the name Christine mean?+
The name Christine means "A female given name from Ancient Greek.. Etymology: Christine. Christina.". It is of French origin.
When was Christine Nöstlinger born?+
Christine Nöstlinger was born on October 13, 1936.
When did Christine Nöstlinger die?+
Christine Nöstlinger died in 2018, at approximately 82 years of age.
Name Meaning
A female given name from Ancient Greek.. Etymology: Christine. Christina.
The name Christine is of French origin, meaning "A female given name from Ancient Greek.. Etymology: Christine. Christina.". It is traditionally a female name.
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Christine — October 13, 1936
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Libra
Diplomatic, gracious, fair-minded
Air · Venus · Sep 23 – Oct 22
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Fire · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
9 Eb
Grass — path, growth, vitality
Celtic Tree
Ivy
Loyal, compassionate, giving
Ogham: Gort · Sep 30 – Oct 27
Birthstone: Opal — Hope, creativity
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