Gianni Rodari
Gianni Rodari | |
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Rodari in the 1950s | |
| Born | Giovanni Francesco Rodari 23 October 1920 |
| Died | 14 April 1980 (aged 59) Rome, Italy |
| Nationality | Italian |
| Occupation(s) | Writer, journalist |
| Years active | 1946–1980 |
| Known for | Children's books |
| Political party | Italian Communist Party |
| Awards | Hans Christian Andersen Medal (1970) |
Giovanni Francesco "Gianni" Rodari (Italian pronunciation: [ˈdʒanni roˈdaːri]; 23 October 1920 – 14 April 1980) was an Italian writer and journalist, most famous for his works of children's literature, notably Il romanzo di Cipollino. For his lasting contribution as a children's author, he received the biennial Hans Christian Andersen Medal in 1970. He is considered as Italy's most important 20th-century children's author and his books have been translated into many languages, though few have been published in English.