About Perla Suez
Born 1948. Perla Suez is an Argentine writer, children's writer and essayist.
Perla Suez (born 28 November 1947) is an Argentinean novelist, translator, and children's author. She is a recipient of the Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz Prize.
Background
Suez was born in Córdoba, and grew up in Basavilbaso. She received a BA in Modern Literature at the National University of Córdoba, also studying psycho-pedagogy and cinematography.
Between 1977 and 1978 she conducted research at the University of Paris-VII before working at the International Centre for Pedagogical Studies at Sèvres.
In 1993 she received a Special Mention by the Argentinean Commission of Israeli Women for the story ' Aaron y la Cabra' and in 1997 her body of work was given an Honorable Mention for the World Prize for Children's Literature José Martí.
Suez was awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship in the field fiction (for Latin America & Caribbean) in 2007.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Perla Suez?
Argentinian writer
When was Perla Suez born?
Perla Suez was born on 28 November 1948 in Córdoba.
What is Perla Suez's occupation?
Perla Suez is a writer, children's writer and essayist.
What nationality is Perla Suez?
Perla Suez is Argentine.
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