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\n\tShort stories and novellas<\/span><\/strong><\/a> <\/span><\/strong>\"Aidi<\/a><\/span><\/span>\n<\/p>\n

\n\tAbout Aidi Vallik<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/span>\n<\/p>\n

Aidi Vallik (11. V 1971) is an Estonian writer and screenwriter who is mostly known as a children\u2019s and young adult prose author but has also published poetry collections for both children and adults.<\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<\/p>\n

\n\tVallik was born in Palivere borough, L\u00e4\u00e4ne county. From 1978-1979, she studied at Palivere primary school, from 1979-1986 at Taebla Secondary School, from 1986-1988 at Tartu Art School and from 1990-1991 at Haapsalu night school. In 1996, she graduated the University of Tartu with a degree in Estonian Philology. She worked as an artist and designer and librarian in Haapsalu and from 1996-2004, she was a teacher at Haapsalu Wiedemann Gymnasium. From 2004, she has been a freelance writer and founded the non-profit organization Lugu-Loo to publish her books. She is active in discussions on education in Estonia and a welcome speaker in schools. She has received several children and young adult literature awards.<\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<\/p>\n

\n\tHer first poems were published in magazines in 1989. Under the pseudonym ATS, she published her first three poetry collections: \u00c4rge pange t\u00e4hele<\/em> (\u2018Pay No Attention\u2019, 1990), Videvikus lepatriinulend<\/em> (\u2018The Twilight Flight of the Ladybird\u2019, 1996) and Mina ja K\u00e4the Kollowitz<\/em> (\u2018K\u00e4the Kollowitz and Me\u2019, 2000). Her early free-form poetry is full of youthful defiance, world-weariness, self-searching and self-discovery. Her last poetry collection for adults, Rists\u00f5na<\/em> (\u2018The Crossword\u2019, 2001) was published under the author\u2019s own name.<\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<\/p>\n

\n\tHer first young adult novel Kuidas elad, Ann?<\/em> (\u2018How Are You, Ann?\u2019, 2001) was received well by readers and critics alike and won first place at a young adult literature competition. The novel is compulsory reading at schools and included in school literature textbooks. It has been translated to Finnish, Latvian and Lithuanian. The other two novels of the Ann trilogy are Mis teha, Ann?<\/em> (\u2018What to Do, Ann?\u2019) and Mis sinuga juhtus, Ann?<\/em> (\u2018What Happened to You, Ann?\u2019, 2007). The novels, which contain several storylines and viewpoints, offer a realistic exploration of the problems of teenagers: their relationships with peers and parents, first contact with alcohol and drugs, complex self-searching and issues at school. The third part of the trilogy was turned into a screenplay in collaboration with Peeter Sauter and called Kuhu p\u00f5genevad hinged<\/em> (\u2018Where Souls Go\u2019, 2007, directed by Rainer Sarnet).<\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<\/p>\n

\n\tFor younger readers, Vallik has written both adventurous fantasy stories \u2013 for example Koletise lugu<\/em> (\u2018Story of a Monster\u2019, 2005) and Narkohollo ehk Florose vabastamine<\/em> (\u2018Narkohollo or Liberating Floros\u2019, 2006) \u2013 and realistic animal stories like Pints ja Tutsik<\/em> (\u2018Pints and Tutsik\u2019, I 2008, II 2009). Even when dealing with serious social problems such as bullying, the lure of drugs, overworking parents and loneliness, the author remains optimistic and humorous. The story Roosi ja emme<\/em> (\u2018Roosi and Mommy\u2019, 2013) and the picture books with little text Minu jalad<\/em> (\u2018My Feet\u2019, 2010), Lumehelbe t\u00f6\u00f6<\/em> (\u2018Work of a Snowflake\u2019, 2014) and Parimad palad<\/em> (\u2018Best Bits\u2019, 2015) were written for smaller children. Her warm and funny children\u2019s story Unekoer<\/em> (\u2018Sleep Dog\u2019, 2006) paints a picture of a small animal whose favorite thing is sleeping in people\u2019s beds.<\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<\/p>\n

\n\tVallik has also written playful and cheerful children\u2019s poetry which stands out due to its diverse form and wide range of topics. She has published three poetry collections: Tirtsti ja turtsti<\/em> (2007), Mina, kana, lehm ja kratt<\/em> (\u2018Me, the Chicken, the Cow and the Kratt\u2019, 2010), Imelised inimesed<\/em> (\u2018Wonderful People\u2019, 2016). Her poems depict the regular yet diverse and wondrous world of children and adults. Her simple and playful verses combine fantasy, the absurd and wordplay. The verse-form story Mannikese lugu<\/em> (\u2018Story of Mannike\u2019, 2010) that received the Estonian Children\u2019s Literature Center\u2019s Raisin of the Year Award for the most unique and surprising children\u2019s book tells a playful and love-filled story of a little girl lost in the woods and her escape. Vallik has also received the K. E. S\u00f6\u00f6t children\u2019s poetry award twice.<\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<\/p>\n

\n\tThe educational book Laste oma Eesti<\/em> (\u2018Children\u2019s Own Estonia\u2019, 2015) offers a playful overview of Estonian history and geography and explores the nature of Estonians. Vallik has also worked as an editor, compiled literature textbooks, written radio shows, children\u2019s plays and television scripts, in addition to publishing several topical opinion articles. The play K\u00f5ik normaalsed inimesed<\/em> (\u2018All the Normal People\u2019, 2017, written with Piret Jaaks and directed by Tamur Tohver), staged by Polygon theater, received critical acclaim.<\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<\/p>\n

\n\tA. O. (Translated by A. S.)<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/span>\n<\/p>\n

Books in Estonian<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<\/p>\n

\n\tStories for young adults<\/em><\/strong>
Kuidas elad, Ann?<\/strong>. Tallinn: T\u00e4nap\u00e4ev, 2001, 175 lk. [J\u00e4rgnevad tr\u00fckid: \u2018Kuidas elad, Ann? Mis teha, Ann?\u2019, Tallinn: T\u00e4nap\u00e4ev, 2003, 310 lk; Tallinn: T\u00e4nap\u00e4ev, 2008, 201 lk; Tallinn: Lugu-Loo, 2018, 199 lk.]
Mis teha, Ann?<\/strong>. Tallinn: T\u00e4nap\u00e4ev, 2002, 133 lk. [J\u00e4rgnevad tr\u00fckid: \u2018Kuidas elad, Ann? Mis teha, Ann?\u2019, Tallinn: T\u00e4nap\u00e4ev, 2003, 310 lk; Tallinn: T\u00e4nap\u00e4ev, 2008, 154 lk; Tallinn: Lugu-Loo, 2018, 143 lk.]
Mis sinuga juhtus, Ann?<\/strong>. Tallinn: T\u00e4nap\u00e4ev, 2007, 246 lk.<\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<\/p>\n

\n\tStories for children<\/em><\/strong>
Koletise lugu<\/strong>. Tallinn: Lugu-Loo, 2005, 39 lk.
Narkohollo ehk Florose vabastamine<\/strong>. Tallinn: Lugu-Loo, 2006, 159 lk.
Unekoer<\/strong>. Tallinn: Lugu-Loo, 2006, 47 lk.
Pints ja Tutsik<\/strong>. I osa. Tallinn: Lugu-Loo, 2008, 110 lk; II osa. Tallinn: Lugu-Loo, 2009, 118 lk.
Ilmaveski terakesed<\/strong>. Tartu: Tartu Erahariduse Edendamise Selts, 2010, 23 lk.
Minu jalad<\/strong>. Tallinn: Lugu-Loo, 2010, 36 lk.
Roosi ja Emme<\/strong>. Tallinn: Lugu-Loo, 2013, 45 lk.
Lumehelbe t\u00f6\u00f6<\/strong>. Tallinn: P\u00e4ike ja Pilv, 2014, 26 lk.
Paremad palad<\/strong>. Tallinn: P\u00e4ike ja Pilv, 2015, 27 lk.
Minu k\u00e4ed<\/strong>. Tallinn: Lugu-Loo, 2018, 45 lk.
Minna ja hernetont<\/strong>. Tallinn: P\u00e4ike ja Pilv, 2018, 26 lk.
Seebu maailm<\/strong>. Tallinn: Lugu-Loo, 2019, 48 lk.<\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<\/p>\n

\n\tPoetry for children<\/em><\/strong>
Tirtsti ja Turtsti<\/strong>. Tallinn TEA Kirjastus, 2007, 59 lk.
Mannikese lugu<\/strong>. Tallinn: Lugu-Loo, 2010, 23 lk.
Mina, kana, lehm ja kratt<\/strong>. Tallinn: Lugu-Loo, 2010, 83 lk.
Imelised inimesed<\/strong>. Tallinn: Lugu-Loo, 2016, 51 lk.
Kust said? Luulelood loomadest<\/strong>. Tallinn: Lugu-Loo, 2018, 55 lk.<\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<\/p>\n

\n\tPoetry for adults<\/em><\/strong>
ATS, \u00c4rge pange t\u00e4hele<\/strong>. Tallinn: Eesti Raamat, 1990, 56 lk.
ATS, Videvikus lepatriinum\u00e4ng<\/strong>. Haapsalu: Kuus, 1996, 58 lk.
ATS, Mina ja K\u00e4the Kollowitz<\/strong>. Tallinn: K.Kuus, 2000, 73 lk.
Rists\u00f5na<\/strong>. Tallinn: Tuum, 2001, 78 lk.<\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<\/p>\n

\n\tTextbooks<\/em><\/strong>
Pintsu ja Tutsiku lugemik<\/strong>. Kirjandus\u00f5pik 5.\u00a0klassile. I osa. Tallinn: Maurus, 2018, 128 lk; II osa. Tallinn: Maurus. 2019, 240 lk.<\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<\/p>\n

\n\tEducational book<\/em><\/strong>
Laste oma Eesti<\/strong>. Tallinn: P\u00e4ike ja Pilv, 2015, 71 lk.<\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<\/p>\n

\n\tPlays<\/em><\/strong>
B\u00fcrgermeister tuleb Br\u00fcsselist<\/strong>. (2005, lav Aivo Paljasmaa, Randlane, vaba\u00f5hujant.)
Kuidas elad\u2026 Ann?!<\/strong>. (2006, lav Sven Heiberg, Rakvere Teater, noorten\u00e4idend.)
Kuri t\u00e4di<\/strong>. (2009, lav Iloni Imedemaa, lasten\u00e4idend.)
Mida juhtub m\u00e4ngumaal<\/strong>. (2009, lav Iloni Imedemaa, lasten\u00e4idend.)
Tulnukat\u00fcng<\/strong>. (2009, lav Iloni Imedemaa, lasten\u00e4idend.)
Loomade keel<\/strong>. (2009, lav Iloni Imedemaa, lasten\u00e4idend.)
J\u00e4ljed promenaadil<\/strong>. (2010, lav Aivo Paljasmaa, Kojateater ja Randlane, vaba\u00f5hun\u00e4idend.)
Kinni l\u00e4ete teie!<\/strong>. (2010, lav Kai Tarmula, Haapsalu G\u00fcmnaasium, noortemuusikal.)
Notsu j\u00f5ulud<\/strong>. (2013, lav Aivo Paljasmaa, Kojateater 2013, lasten\u00e4idend.)
Kalevipoeg ehk Kuninga kroonikad<\/strong>. (2016, lav Jaan Willem Sibul, Lutsu Teater, n\u00e4idend.)
K\u00f5ik normaalsed inimesed<\/strong>. (2017, kaasautor Piret Jaaks, lav Tamur Tohver, Polygon Teater, n\u00e4idend.)
P\u00e4ikese kodu<\/strong>. (2017, lav Jaan Willem Sibul, Pokumaa, lasten\u00e4idend.)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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