Erna Osland

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Erna Osland
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Born (1951-02-24) 24 February 1951 (age 73)
Høyanger, Norway [1]
Occupationeducationalist, writer
Genrechildren's literature
Notable awards

Erna Osland (born 24 February 1951) is a Norwegian teacher and author of children's literature. She made her literary debut in 1987 with the youth's book Natteramnen. [1] She received the Norwegian Critics Prize for Best children's book in 1999 for Salamandarryttaren. [2]

Personal life

Osland was born in Høyanger on 24 February 1951. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Erna Osland". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 10 March 2010.
  2. "Mottakere av kritikerprisen for beste skjønnlitterære barne- og ungdomsbok" (in Norwegian). Norwegian Critics' Association . Retrieved 10 March 2010.
Awards
Preceded by Recipient of the Brage Prize for children and youth
1999
Succeeded by