Lygia Bojunga Nunes
Brazilian children's writer
1932 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
Brazilian children's writer
Born
August 26, 1932
Age
~94 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
writer, children's and young adult literature
BrazilBorn in Pelotas
1932
Born in Pelotas (1932-08-26)
1982
AwardHans Christian Andersen Award
1986
AwardRattenfänger-Literaturpreis
2004
AwardAstrid Lindgren Memorial Award
2011
AwardOrder of Cultural Merit (Brazil)
Present
Age ~94
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Lygia Bojunga Nunes?+
Lygia Bojunga Nunes is Brazilian children's writer. Born in 1932.
When was Lygia Bojunga Nunes born?+
Lygia Bojunga Nunes was born on August 26, 1932.
Other famous people named Lygia
Lygia — August 26, 1932
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Virgo
Analytical, kind, hardworking
Earth · Mercury · Aug 23 – Sep 22
Chinese Zodiac
Monkey
Sharp, smart, curious
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
8 Akbal
Night — darkness, mystery, dreams
Celtic Tree
Hazel
Wise, perceptive, academic
Ogham: Coll · Aug 5 – Sep 1
Birthstone: Peridot — Strength, healing
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Guestbook
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
Legend.
— anon
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