Aleksandra Čvorović | |
|---|---|
Александра Чворовић | |
 Čvorović in 2011 | |
| Born | 10 February 1976 |
| Occupation(s) | Writer, journalist and librarian |
| Known for | Whisper of Clay Giants (poetry), Magical Rose (fairy tales) |
Aleksandra Čvorović ( Serbian Cyrillic: Александра Чворовић; born 10 February 1976) is a writer, journalist and librarian from Bosnia and Herzegovina. Her works have been translated from Serbo-Croatian into several other languages.
Background
Čvorović was born on 10 February 1976 in Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina (then part of Yugoslavia). She studied literature at the University of Banja Luka and obtained her master in library studies at the University of Belgrade. [1]
Career
Čvorović has published poetry, short stories, and children's books, including the volumes "Magical Rose" and "Overcoming". [2] [3] [4] [5] She has also been included in anthologies such as "Banja Luka Manuscripts" and "Anthology of Serbian Poetry". [6] [1] [7] Her works have been translated into English, German, Polish, Danish, Slovenian and Hungarian. [8] [9] Additionally, she has worked as a journalist, essayist, and editor-in-chief for literary journals such as Putevi, Književnik, Diwan, and Album. [1]
As a children's writer, she has visited kindergartens in Banja Luka to expose the preschoolers to literature. According to Čvorović, the visits are important because they are normally a child's first encounter with a writer. She has also authored several research papers on children's literature. [3]
In addition to her literary career, Čvorović has worked as a children's library coordinator, heading workshops in creative writing. [1] [3] She is employed by the National and University Library of the Republika Srpska, where she organizes cultural and educational activities. [1] [10] [11]
Čvorović has participated in various literature events and festivals in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro, Slovenia, the Netherlands, and Denmark. [1] [12] [13] Since April 2018, she has been a member of the presidency of the Association of Writers of Bosnia and Herzegovina. [14] She also belongs to the Association of Writers of Republika Srpska. [1]
Awards
Čvorović received a "Ljupko Račić" prize from the Gradačac literary meetings, as well as an award from the Government of Republika Srpska. [1] In 2014, she won a "Stanko Rakita" prize for her book "Magical Rose", from the Banja Luka branch of the Association of Writers of Republika Srpska. [15] That same year, she also earned a "Slovo Podgrmeča" award for her book of poetry called "Overcoming". [15]
Bibliography
- The Poet from Unknown Town, Style Writes Now (14 March 2017), ASIN B06XP1VPKM
- Magical Rose, House of Poetry, Banja Luka, 2014 (children's book) [15]
- Overcoming, House of Poetry, Banja Luka, 2013 (poetry) [15]
- Flower at the Gate of the Dream, Institute for Textbooks and Teaching Resources, Istočno Sarajevo, 2007 (poetry) [16]
- Monologue in Coffee Cup, Public Library Alija Isaković, Gradačac, 2006 (short stories) [17]
- An Angel Under the Bed, KOV Vršac, 2002 (poetry)
- Whisper of Clay Giants, Glas srpski Banja Luka, 2000 (poetry) [18]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Aleksandra Čvorović". Antologija. Retrieved 31 May 2018.
- ^ "ALEKSANDRA ČVOROVIĆ - Sarajevske Sveske". Sveske.ba. Retrieved 31 May 2018.
- ^ a b c "Likove iz bajke književnica oživljava u banjalučkim vrtićima". Blic.rs. Retrieved 31 May 2018.
- ^ "Odabrana poezija Aleksandre Čvorović". Infobiro.ba. Retrieved 31 May 2018.
- ^ Janaszek-Ivaničková, Halina; Kraskowska, Ewa (31 May 2018). Feminizm. Elipsa. ISBN 9788389757104. Retrieved 31 May 2018 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Objavljen antologijski izbor banjalučke poezije: "Rukopisi" okupili 40 pisaca". Blic.rs. Retrieved 31 May 2018.
- ^ N.N. "Antologija srpske poezije na uvid".
- ^ "Babel Web Anthology :: Čvorović, Aleksandra: Maradj ne menj (Stani ne idi in Hungarian)". www.babelmatrix.org.
- ^ "Babel Web Anthology :: The page of Čvorović, Aleksandra, Serbian Works". www.babelmatrix.org.
- ^ "Predstavljanje knjige pesama NADRASTANJE Aleksandre Čvorović". Dksg.rs. Archived from the original on 22 December 2016. Retrieved 31 May 2018.
- ^ "Контакт". nub.rs.
- ^ "Aleksandra Čvorović: Poezijom se borimo protiv slabosti". Glaswsrpske.com. Retrieved 31 May 2018.
- ^ Marjanovic, Ana. "LITERARY EVENING OF SLOVENIAN- SERBIAN POETRY". www.udruzenjetriglav.com.
- ^ Hadžem Hajdarević novi predsjednik Društva pisaca BiH (in Serbo-Croatian), klix.ba, 1 April 2018
- ^ a b c d "Aleksandra Čvorović: Čarobna ruža u potrazi sa srećom". Glassrpske.com. Retrieved 31 May 2018.
- ^ Čvorović, Aleksandra (31 May 2018). Cvijet na kapiji sna. Zavod za udžbenike i nastavna sredstva. ISBN 9789995501778. Retrieved 31 May 2018 – via Google Books.
- ^ Čvorović, Aleksandra (31 May 2018). Monolog u šolji kafe. Javna biblioteka "Alija Isaković". ISBN 9789958932090. Retrieved 31 May 2018 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Aleksandra Čvorović - autor". Knjizara.com. Retrieved 31 May 2018.
| International | |
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| National | |
- Academic librarians
- Women librarians
- Bosnia and Herzegovina poets
- Bosnia and Herzegovina journalists
- Bosnia and Herzegovina women poets
- Bosnia and Herzegovina women journalists
- 1976 births
- University of Belgrade alumni
- Living people
- University of Banja Luka alumni
- People from Banja Luka
- 20th-century Bosnia and Herzegovina women writers
- 20th-century Bosnia and Herzegovina writers
- 21st-century Bosnia and Herzegovina women writers
- 21st-century Bosnia and Herzegovina writers
- 20th-century journalists
- 21st-century journalists
- 21st-century women journalists
Aleksandra Čvorović | |
|---|---|
Александра Чворовић | |
|
Čvorović in 2011 | |
| Born | 10 February 1976 |
| Occupation(s) | Writer, journalist and librarian |
| Known for | Whisper of Clay Giants (poetry), Magical Rose (fairy tales) |
Aleksandra Čvorović ( Serbian Cyrillic: Александра Чворовић; born 10 February 1976) is a writer, journalist and librarian from Bosnia and Herzegovina. Her works have been translated from Serbo-Croatian into several other languages.
Background
Čvorović was born on 10 February 1976 in Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina (then part of Yugoslavia). She studied literature at the University of Banja Luka and obtained her master in library studies at the University of Belgrade. [1]
Career
Čvorović has published poetry, short stories, and children's books, including the volumes "Magical Rose" and "Overcoming". [2] [3] [4] [5] She has also been included in anthologies such as "Banja Luka Manuscripts" and "Anthology of Serbian Poetry". [6] [1] [7] Her works have been translated into English, German, Polish, Danish, Slovenian and Hungarian. [8] [9] Additionally, she has worked as a journalist, essayist, and editor-in-chief for literary journals such as Putevi, Književnik, Diwan, and Album. [1]
As a children's writer, she has visited kindergartens in Banja Luka to expose the preschoolers to literature. According to Čvorović, the visits are important because they are normally a child's first encounter with a writer. She has also authored several research papers on children's literature. [3]
In addition to her literary career, Čvorović has worked as a children's library coordinator, heading workshops in creative writing. [1] [3] She is employed by the National and University Library of the Republika Srpska, where she organizes cultural and educational activities. [1] [10] [11]
Čvorović has participated in various literature events and festivals in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro, Slovenia, the Netherlands, and Denmark. [1] [12] [13] Since April 2018, she has been a member of the presidency of the Association of Writers of Bosnia and Herzegovina. [14] She also belongs to the Association of Writers of Republika Srpska. [1]
Awards
Čvorović received a "Ljupko Račić" prize from the Gradačac literary meetings, as well as an award from the Government of Republika Srpska. [1] In 2014, she won a "Stanko Rakita" prize for her book "Magical Rose", from the Banja Luka branch of the Association of Writers of Republika Srpska. [15] That same year, she also earned a "Slovo Podgrmeča" award for her book of poetry called "Overcoming". [15]
Bibliography
- The Poet from Unknown Town, Style Writes Now (14 March 2017), ASIN B06XP1VPKM
- Magical Rose, House of Poetry, Banja Luka, 2014 (children's book) [15]
- Overcoming, House of Poetry, Banja Luka, 2013 (poetry) [15]
- Flower at the Gate of the Dream, Institute for Textbooks and Teaching Resources, Istočno Sarajevo, 2007 (poetry) [16]
- Monologue in Coffee Cup, Public Library Alija Isaković, Gradačac, 2006 (short stories) [17]
- An Angel Under the Bed, KOV Vršac, 2002 (poetry)
- Whisper of Clay Giants, Glas srpski Banja Luka, 2000 (poetry) [18]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Aleksandra Čvorović". Antologija. Retrieved 31 May 2018.
- ^ "ALEKSANDRA ČVOROVIĆ - Sarajevske Sveske". Sveske.ba. Retrieved 31 May 2018.
- ^ a b c "Likove iz bajke književnica oživljava u banjalučkim vrtićima". Blic.rs. Retrieved 31 May 2018.
- ^ "Odabrana poezija Aleksandre Čvorović". Infobiro.ba. Retrieved 31 May 2018.
- ^ Janaszek-Ivaničková, Halina; Kraskowska, Ewa (31 May 2018). Feminizm. Elipsa. ISBN 9788389757104. Retrieved 31 May 2018 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Objavljen antologijski izbor banjalučke poezije: "Rukopisi" okupili 40 pisaca". Blic.rs. Retrieved 31 May 2018.
- ^ N.N. "Antologija srpske poezije na uvid".
- ^ "Babel Web Anthology :: Čvorović, Aleksandra: Maradj ne menj (Stani ne idi in Hungarian)". www.babelmatrix.org.
- ^ "Babel Web Anthology :: The page of Čvorović, Aleksandra, Serbian Works". www.babelmatrix.org.
- ^ "Predstavljanje knjige pesama NADRASTANJE Aleksandre Čvorović". Dksg.rs. Archived from the original on 22 December 2016. Retrieved 31 May 2018.
- ^ "Контакт". nub.rs.
- ^ "Aleksandra Čvorović: Poezijom se borimo protiv slabosti". Glaswsrpske.com. Retrieved 31 May 2018.
- ^ Marjanovic, Ana. "LITERARY EVENING OF SLOVENIAN- SERBIAN POETRY". www.udruzenjetriglav.com.
- ^ Hadžem Hajdarević novi predsjednik Društva pisaca BiH (in Serbo-Croatian), klix.ba, 1 April 2018
- ^ a b c d "Aleksandra Čvorović: Čarobna ruža u potrazi sa srećom". Glassrpske.com. Retrieved 31 May 2018.
- ^ Čvorović, Aleksandra (31 May 2018). Cvijet na kapiji sna. Zavod za udžbenike i nastavna sredstva. ISBN 9789995501778. Retrieved 31 May 2018 – via Google Books.
- ^ Čvorović, Aleksandra (31 May 2018). Monolog u šolji kafe. Javna biblioteka "Alija Isaković". ISBN 9789958932090. Retrieved 31 May 2018 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Aleksandra Čvorović - autor". Knjizara.com. Retrieved 31 May 2018.
| International | |
|---|---|
| National | |
- Academic librarians
- Women librarians
- Bosnia and Herzegovina poets
- Bosnia and Herzegovina journalists
- Bosnia and Herzegovina women poets
- Bosnia and Herzegovina women journalists
- 1976 births
- University of Belgrade alumni
- Living people
- University of Banja Luka alumni
- People from Banja Luka
- 20th-century Bosnia and Herzegovina women writers
- 20th-century Bosnia and Herzegovina writers
- 21st-century Bosnia and Herzegovina women writers
- 21st-century Bosnia and Herzegovina writers
- 20th-century journalists
- 21st-century journalists
- 21st-century women journalists