Award
Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q76335 · wikidata
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Gudrun Pausewang
1928-03-03 – 2020-01-23
Life & Legacy
Gudrun Pausewang (3 March 1928 – 23 January 2020), less commonly known by her married name, Gudrun Wilcke, was a German author of children's and young adult literature. She was known for books such as The Last Children of Schewenborn and Die Wolke (The Cloud, published in English under the title Fall-Out) which became part of the German school canon. Her key interests included peace and protection of the environment, and she warned of the alleged dangers of nuclear energy. Her books have been translated into English and received international recognition and awards.
Occupation & Career
writer, science fiction writer, children's writer, teacher, young adult author, primary school teacher
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany; German Science Fiction Prize for best novel; Gustav-Heinemann-Friedenspreis für Kinder- und Jugendbücher; Großer Preis der Deutschen Akademie für Kinder- und Jugendliteratur e.V. Volkach; Eduard Bernhard Award; The Last Children of Schewenborn; Fall-out
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany · Eduard Bernhard Award · German Science Fiction Prize for best novel · Großer Preis der Deutschen Akademie für Kinder- und Jugendliteratur e.V. Volkach · Gustav-Heinemann-Friedenspreis für Kinder- und Jugendbücher
Organizations & Memberships
Sudeten German Academy of Sciences and Arts
Notable Work
Fall-out · The Last Children of Schewenborn
Verified Legacy Record
Award
German Science Fiction Prize for best novel
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q76335 · wikidata
Award
Gustav-Heinemann-Friedenspreis für Kinder- und Jugendbücher
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q76335 · wikidata
Award
Großer Preis der Deutschen Akademie für Kinder- und Jugendliteratur e.V. Volkach
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q76335 · wikidata
Award
Eduard Bernhard Award
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q76335 · wikidata
Family Sibling
Freya Pausewang
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q76335 · wikidata
Notable Work
The Last Children of Schewenborn
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q76335 · wikidata
Notable Work
Fall-out
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q76335 · wikidata
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q76335 — wikidata View source
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