Erna Osland

Erna Osland
Born (1951-02-24) 24 February 1951
Høyanger, Norway[1]
Occupationeducationalist, writer
Genrechildren's literature
Notable awards

Erna Osland (born 24 February 1951) is a Norwegian teacher and author of children's literature. She made her literary debut in 1987 with the youth's book Natteramnen.[1] She received the Norwegian Critics Prize for Best children's book in 1999 for Salamandarryttaren.[2]

In 2025 she received the Brage Prize for best non-fiction for children and young adults, for the book Barnas verdshistorie, along with illustrator Victoria Sandøy.[3]

Personal life

Osland was born in Høyanger on 24 February 1951.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Erna Osland". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 10 March 2010.
  2. ^ "Mottakere av kritikerprisen for beste skjønnlitterære barne- og ungdomsbok" (in Norwegian). Norwegian Critics' Association. Archived from the original on 1 March 2012. Retrieved 10 March 2010.
  3. ^ "Bragepris til Hilde Hagerup". nrk.no (in Norwegian). 20 November 2025. Retrieved 20 November 2025.