Uri Orlev is an Israeli children"s author and translator of Polish-Jewish origin.
Background
Uri Orlev, born Jerzy Henryk Orlowski, was born in Warsaw, Poland, the son of a physician. During World World War II he lived in the Warsaw Ghetto until his mother was killed by the Nazis, and he was then sent to Bergen-Belsen concentration camp.
Career
After the war he moved to Israel. He began writing children"s literature in 1976 and has since published over 30 books, which are often biographical. His books have been translated from Hebrew into 36 languages.
Orlev has also translated Polish literature into Hebrew.
Uri Orlev was later interviewed in the documentary film "Life is Strange" not only on his book, but also on his life before World World War World War II
Hans Christian Andersen Award; Bialik Prize; Zilveren Griffel
Bialik Prize; Hans Christian Andersen Award
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The Bialik Prize is an annual literary award given by the municipality of Tel Aviv, Israel for significant accomplishments in Hebrew literature.; The Hans Christian Andersen Awards are a pair of biennial literary awards by the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY), recognising one living author and one living illustrator for their 'lasting contribution to children's literature'.
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The Bialik Prize is an annual literary award given by the municipality of Tel Aviv, Israel for significant accomplishments in Hebrew literature.; The Hans Christian Andersen Awards are a pair of biennial literary awards by the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY), recognising one living author and one living illustrator for their 'lasting contribution to children's literature'.