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Ela Peroci

1922 – 2001

Children's writer, poet, journalist

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About Ela Peroci

Lived 1922 – 2001 (aged 79). Ela Peroci was a Slovenian and Yugoslav writer, journalist, children's writer and teacher.

Ela Peroci (11 February 1922 – 18 November 2001) was a Slovene children's writer, author of numerous children's stories that are considered classics in Slovene children's literature. Her best known story is Muca Copatarica (Slipper Keeper Kitty), illustrated by Ančka Gošnik Godec, which has seen numerous reprints and has sold over 140,000 copies.

Peroci was born in Sveti Križ pri Rogaški Slatini in 1922. She trained as a teacher and started teaching in 1945. In 1948, she started working as a journalist for children's publications such as Pionir, Ciciban and Mladi Svet. She graduated from the University of Ljubljana in 1954 and then worked at the national radio broadcaster until her retirement in 1978. She wrote short stories for children but also published two poetry collections for adults. She died in Ljubljana in 2001.

She won the Levstik Award twice, in 1955 for Moj dežnik je lahko balon (My Umbrella Can Turn into a Balloon) and in 1956 for Tisočkratlepa (Thousandbeauty). In 1971 she won the Prešeren Foundation Award for her collection of stories Na oni strani srebrne črte (Beyond the Silver Line).

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Important facts

Birth century
Education
University of Ljubljana
Awards
Levstik Award; Prešeren Fund Awards

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ela Peroci?

Children's writer, poet, journalist (1922–2001)

When was Ela Peroci born?

Ela Peroci was born on 11 February 1922 in Rogaška Slatina.

When did Ela Peroci die?

Ela Peroci died on 18 November 2001 in Ljubljana.

What was Ela Peroci's occupation?

Ela Peroci was a writer, journalist, children's writer and teacher.

What nationality was Ela Peroci?

Ela Peroci was Slovenian and Yugoslav.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ela Peroci

· Wikidata: Q3513259

· DBpedia: Ela Peroci

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