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Piret Raud

Biography

Piret Raud (1971) is the most successful contemporary Estonian children’s writer and illustrator. She graduated from the Estonian Academy of Arts in graphic arts, and initially set off on the same path. After trying her hand at writing, Raud has since become the most renowned and widely-translated children’s author in Estonia. She has written 21 titles (eight of which were commissioned by Japanese, French, and British publishers), has been translated into 20 different languages, and has illustrated more than 50 titles. Her writing has received spectacular recognition both at home and abroad. She was included on the 2012 IBBY Honour List as writer and in 2018 as illustrator; in the 2010 and 2013 White Ravens catalogue; and was awarded the Estonian Order of the White Star, IV Class in 2016.

I illustrated other authors’ books for ten years, until one moment I decided to try my own hand at writing. I took part in a children’s manuscript competition and won. The manuscript became a book, which unexpectedly received very good reception. The path towards writing was opened. I truly enjoy my work. Room for goodness, for humour and happy endings can be found in children’s books. It is immensely revitalising and pleasant to spend a little bit of time every day in a friendly world of my own creation.

Profile photo: Piia Ruber

Once Upon A Time.... Z. Topelius. Of Taylor Who Sew Finland and Sweden Together, 2008, watercolour, pencilOnce Upon A Time.... Z. Topelius. Of Taylor Who Sew Finland and Sweden Together, 2008, watercolour, pencilPiret Raud. Mr. Bird's Story, 2009, ink, watercolourPiret Raud. Mr. Bird's Story, 2009, ink, watercolourPiret Raud. Mr. Bird's Story, 2009, ink, watercolourFish's Shoes, illustration, 2011, ink, watercolourPiret Raud. Three Wishes, 2012, ink, watercolourPiret Raud. Slightly Silly Stories , 2012, inkPiret Raud. Princesses with a Twist, 2013, inkPiret Raud. Princesses with a Twist, 2013, inkPiret Raud. Princesses with a Twist, 2013, inkPiret Raud. Princesses with a Twist, 2013, inkPiret Raud. Trööömmmpffff, or Eli’s Voice , 2016, ink, watercolourPiret Raud. Trööömmmpffff, or Eli’s Voice , 2016, ink, watercolourPiret Raud. Trööömmmpffff, or Eli’s Voice , 2016, ink, watercolour

Lopi and Lapi

Friedrich Reinhold Kreutzwald

Illustrator: Kadri Ilves etc...
Tänapäev
2008, 172 pp
ISBN: 9789985627198
fiction, storybook

Pätu

Astrid Reinla

Avita
2000, 43 pp
ISBN: 9985203798
fiction, picturebook
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