About Laila Stien
Born 1946. Laila Stien is a Norwegian poet, writer, children's writer, translator and linguist.
Laila Stien (born 16 May 1946) is a Norwegian novelist, poet, author of children's literature and translator from Hemnes Municipality.
Early life Born in the village of Bjerka, Her collections (1984) and (1988) focus on family relations and everyday life.
Stien has translated books from Sami language into Norwegian,
Personal life Her son, Ailo Gaup, is a former world champion in Freestyle Motocross.
Selected works Nyveien (short stories; 1979)
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Who is Laila Stien?
Norwegian writer
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Laila Stien was born on 16 May 1946 in Hemnes Municipality.
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Laila Stien is a poet, writer, children's writer, translator and linguist.
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Laila Stien is Norwegian.
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