Biography
Jaanus Vaiksoo (1967) is a children’s author, literary scholar, and instructor. He graduated from Tallinn University in Estonian language and literature. Vaiksoo has written over 20 books of stories and poetry for children and has contributed to the children’s magazine Täheke. Additionally, he has published a book of ABCs, scripts for television and TV films, and an adventure libretto. The psychological intricacy of Vaiksoo’s characters and their depiction through a prism of warm humour offer support to readers of sensitive ages and helps them on their path to adulthood.
Profile photo: Eike Ülesoo
39. izmēra kurpes
Original title: Shoe nr. 39
Language: Latvian
Illustrator: Katrin Kaev
Translator: Daila Ozola
Zvaigzne ABC
2023, 192 pp
ISBN: 9789934321283
storybook, fiction
Hopp i säng!
Original title: Hush-a-By Baby! Bedtime Stories by Estonian Fathers
Language: Swedish
Illustrator: Jüri Mildeberg
Translator: Jaan Seim
NyNorden
2007, 108 pp
ISBN: 9789949153619
fiction, storybook
Čevelj št. 39
Original title: Shoe nr. 39
Language: Slovenian
Translator: Julija Potrč Šavli
Miš
2023, 212 pp
ISBN: 9789612726249
storybook, fiction
2025
Republic of Estonia Order of the White Star, V Class
2021
Nominee of the Tartu Prize for Children’s Literature (Shoe # 40)
2020
The White Ravens (Shoe #39)
2019
Annual Children’s Literature Award of the Cultural Endowment of Estonia (Shoe #39)
Good Children’s Book (Shoe #39)
2018
Nominee of the Tartu Prize for Children’s Literature (Three Autumns)
2017
Good Children’s Book (Three Autumns)
2015
Ajakirja Täheke ja Riigikantselei luulevõistlus „Meie oma Eesti lipp”, põhiauhind (luuletus „Põhjatuulemaal”)
2012
Annual Children’s Literature Award of the Cultural Endowment of Estonia (Soup Pot Carnival)
Good Children’s Book (Soup Pot Carnival)
2006
Best European Schoolbooks, 3rd place (Alphabet Book)
2003
Karl Eduard Sööt Children’s Poetry Award (The Clockmaker’s Wife)
Republic of Estonia Order of the White Star, V Class
2021
Nominee of the Tartu Prize for Children’s Literature (Shoe # 40)
2020
The White Ravens (Shoe #39)
2019
Annual Children’s Literature Award of the Cultural Endowment of Estonia (Shoe #39)
Good Children’s Book (Shoe #39)
2018
Nominee of the Tartu Prize for Children’s Literature (Three Autumns)
2017
Good Children’s Book (Three Autumns)
2015
Ajakirja Täheke ja Riigikantselei luulevõistlus „Meie oma Eesti lipp”, põhiauhind (luuletus „Põhjatuulemaal”)
2012
Annual Children’s Literature Award of the Cultural Endowment of Estonia (Soup Pot Carnival)
Good Children’s Book (Soup Pot Carnival)
2006
Best European Schoolbooks, 3rd place (Alphabet Book)
2003
Karl Eduard Sööt Children’s Poetry Award (The Clockmaker’s Wife)
