Heinz Janisch
Heinz Janisch is an Austrian radio journalist and writer. In 2024, he won the Hans Christian Andersen writing award.[1][2]
Janisch was born in 1960 in Güssing, Burgenland.[3] He graduated from high school in 1978 and subsequently studied German philology at the University of Vienna. Since 1982, has has been working for Österreichischer Rundfunk.[4]
Since 1989, Janisch has been writing. His works include children's books, for which he got multiple awards, poetry, as well as theater plays and dance pieces and film scripts.[3][4]
References
[edit]- ^ "IBBY announces the winners of its 2024 awards". USBBY. 19 April 2024.
- ^ Kantor, Emma (9 April 2024). "Bologna 2024: Heinz Janisch and Sydney Smith Win 2024 Hans Christian Andersen Awards". Publishers Weekly. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
- ^ a b "HCAA 2024 Winner for Writing: Hans Janish". International Board on Books for Young People.
- ^ a b "Hans Janish" (PDF). International Board on Books for Young People.
