Lygia Bojunga Nunes
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Summary
Lygia Bojunga Nunes was born on August 26, 1932[1], in Pelotas[2]. She has worked as a writer[3], children's and young adult literature[4], and children's writer[5]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (455 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Brazil[7]
- Native language: Portuguese[8]
- Award received: Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award[9], Hans Christian Andersen Award[10], Order of Cultural Merit (Brazil)[11], Rattenfänger-Literaturpreis[12]
- Sex or gender: female[13]
- Genre: children's literature[14]
- Family name: Bojunga Nunes[15]
- Given name: Lygia[16]
- Official website: http://www.casalygiabojunga.com.br[17]
- Described by source: Iedereen Leest[18], ProDetLit[19]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Portuguese[20]
- Start of work period: 1972[21]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: Every Book Its Reader 2025[22]
- Maintained by WikiProject: Wikiproject Iedereen Leest[23]
- Writing language: Portuguese[24]
Why It Matters
Lygia Bojunga Nunes has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] She is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]
FAQs
Where was Lygia Bojunga Nunes born?
Lygia Bojunga Nunes was born in Pelotas[2].
What did Lygia Bojunga Nunes do for work?
Lygia Bojunga Nunes worked as a writer[3], children's and young adult literature[4], and children's writer[5].
What awards did Lygia Bojunga Nunes receive?
Honors received include Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award[9], Hans Christian Andersen Award[10], Order of Cultural Merit (Brazil)[11], and Rattenfänger-Literaturpreis[12].