Zeruya Shalev

Israeli writer
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Summary

Zeruya Shalev was born on April 13, 1959[1], in Kvutzat Kinneret[2]. She has worked as a writer[3], screenwriter[4], literary editor[5], children's writer[6], and novelist[7].

Key Facts

  • Father: Mordechai Shalev[8]
  • Mother: Rika Shalev[9]
  • Spouse: Eyal Megged[10]
  • Country of citizenship: Israel[11]
  • Native language: Hebrew[12]
  • Educated at: Hebrew University of Jerusalem[13]
  • Notable work: The rest of life[14]
  • Award received: Prix Femina étranger[15], Prime Minister's Prize for Hebrew Literary Works[16], Corine Literature Prize[17], Jan Michalski Prize[18], Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[19]
  • Sex or gender: female[20]
  • Genre: children's and young adult literature[21]
  • Family name: Shalev[22]
  • Given name: Zeruja[23]
  • Official website: https://de.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Zeruya_Shalev&oldid=219619781[24]
  • Relative: Meir Shalev[25], Aharon Szydlowski[26]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Modern Hebrew[27], Hebrew[28]
  • Start of work period: 1987[29]
  • Sibling: Aner Shalev[30]

FAQs

Where was Zeruya Shalev born?

Zeruya Shalev's place of birth was Kvutzat Kinneret[2].

Who were Zeruya Shalev's parents?

Zeruya Shalev's father was Mordechai Shalev[8]. Zeruya Shalev's mother was Rika Shalev[9].

Who was Zeruya Shalev married to?

Zeruya Shalev's spouses include Eyal Megged[10].

What did Zeruya Shalev do for work?

Zeruya Shalev worked as a writer[3], screenwriter[4], literary editor[5], children's writer[6], and novelist[7].

Where did Zeruya Shalev go to school?

Zeruya Shalev was educated at Hebrew University of Jerusalem[13].

What awards did Zeruya Shalev receive?

Honors received include Prix Femina étranger[15], Prime Minister's Prize for Hebrew Literary Works[16], Corine Literature Prize[17], and Jan Michalski Prize[18].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . The International Who's Who of Women 2006. wikidata.org.
  2. [20] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [3] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [18] ↑ . fondation-janmichalski.com. Retrieved . fondation-janmichalski.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [1] ↑ . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [26] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [28] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  29. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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