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'''Aleksandra Čvorović''' ([[Serbian Cyrillic alphabet|Serbian Cyrillic]]: Александра Чворовићborn; born 1972) is a [[Serbia]]n award winning writer and journalist from [[Banja Luka]]. She is known for her poetry and short stories that have been translated into other languages. She also works as a librarian for the government of [[Republika Srpska]]. |
'''Aleksandra Čvorović''' ([[Serbian Cyrillic alphabet|Serbian Cyrillic]]: Александра Чворовићborn; born 1972) is a [[Serbia]]n award winning writer and journalist from [[Banja Luka]]. She is known for her poetry and short stories that have been translated into other languages. She also works as a librarian for the government of [[Republika Srpska]]. |
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==Career== |
==Career== |
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Čvorović is a published authour who has written poetry, short stories, and children's books.<ref>http://www.sveske.ba/bs/autori/a/aleksandra-cvorovic</ref><ref>https://www.blic.rs/vesti/republika-srpska/likove-iz-bajke-knjizevnica-ozivljava-u-banjaluckim-vrticima/xvc33pc</ref><ref>http://www.infobiro.ba/article/398640</ref><ref>https://books.google.ca/books?id=8tAKAQAAMAAJ&q=%22Aleksandra+%C4%8Cvorovi%C4%87%22&dq=%22Aleksandra+%C4%8Cvorovi%C4%87%22&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwigxJL5vbDbAhVs0YMKHcS7BrAQ6AEINzAD</ref> Her works have been translated into English, German, Polish, Danish and Slovenian, also appearing in anthologies such as "Banja Luka Manuscripts".<ref>https://www.blic.rs/vesti/republika-srpska/objavljen-antologijski-izbor-banjalucke-poezije-rukopisi-okupili-40-pisaca/zyrdg4f</ref><ref>https://antologija.weebly.com/aleksandra-268vorovi263.html</ref> Additionally, she has worked as a journalist, essayist, and editor-in-chief for literary journals such as Putevi, Književnik, Diwan, and Album.<ref |
Čvorović is a published authour who has written poetry, short stories, and children's books.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sveske.ba/bs/autori/a/aleksandra-cvorovic|title=ALEKSANDRA ČVOROVIĆ - Sarajevske Sveske|website=www.sveske.ba}}</ref><ref name="blic.rs">{{cite web|url=https://www.blic.rs/vesti/republika-srpska/likove-iz-bajke-knjizevnica-ozivljava-u-banjaluckim-vrticima/xvc33pc|title=Likove iz bajke književnica oživljava u banjalučkim vrtićima|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.infobiro.ba/article/398640|title=Odabrana poezija Aleksandre Čvorović|first=OliveBH|last=d.o.o.|website=infobiro.ba}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://books.google.ca/books?id=8tAKAQAAMAAJ&q=%22Aleksandra+%C4%8Cvorovi%C4%87%22&dq=%22Aleksandra+%C4%8Cvorovi%C4%87%22&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwigxJL5vbDbAhVs0YMKHcS7BrAQ6AEINzAD|title=Feminizm|first1=Halina|last1=Janaszek-Ivaničková|first2=Ewa|last2=Kraskowska|date=31 May 2018|publisher=Elipsa|via=Google Books}}</ref> Her works have been translated into English, German, Polish, Danish and Slovenian, also appearing in anthologies such as "Banja Luka Manuscripts".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.blic.rs/vesti/republika-srpska/objavljen-antologijski-izbor-banjalucke-poezije-rukopisi-okupili-40-pisaca/zyrdg4f|title=Objavljen antologijski izbor banjalučke poezije: “Rukopisi” okupili 40 pisaca|publisher=}}</ref><ref name="weebly.com">{{cite web|url=https://antologija.weebly.com/aleksandra-268vorovi263.html|title=Aleksandra Čvorović|website=Antologija}}</ref> Additionally, she has worked as a journalist, essayist, and editor-in-chief for literary journals such as Putevi, Književnik, Diwan, and Album.<ref name="weebly.com"/> |
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As a children's writer, she has visited kindergartens in [[Banja Luka]] to expose the preschoolers to literature.<ref |
As a children's writer, she has visited kindergartens in [[Banja Luka]] to expose the preschoolers to literature.<ref name="blic.rs"/> According to the Čvorović, the visits are important because they are normally a child's first encounter with a [[Serbian]] writer.<ref name="blic.rs"/> She has also authored several research papers on children's literature.<ref name="blic.rs"/> |
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In addition to her literary career, Čvorović has worked as a children's library coordinator, heading workshops in creative writing.<ref |
In addition to her literary career, Čvorović has worked as a children's library coordinator, heading workshops in creative writing.<ref name="weebly.com"/><ref name="blic.rs"/> She is now employed by the National Library of [[Republika Srpska]] where she organizes cultural and educational activities.<ref name="weebly.com"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dksg.rs/event/4383|title=Predstavljanje knjige pesama NADRASTANJE Aleksandre Čvorović|website=dksg.rs}}</ref> |
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Čvorović has participant in various literary events and festivals in the [[Balkan]] region, as well as in the [[Netherlands]] and [[Denmark]].<ref |
Čvorović has participant in various literary events and festivals in the [[Balkan]] region, as well as in the [[Netherlands]] and [[Denmark]].<ref name="weebly.com"/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.glassrpske.com/kultura/vijesti/Aleksandra-Cvorovic-Poezijom-se-borimo-protiv-slabosti/lat/135927.html|title=Aleksandra Čvorović: Poezijom se borimo protiv slabosti|publisher=}}</ref> She also belongs to the Association of Writers of [[Republika Srpska]] and the Writers' Association of Bosnia.<ref name="weebly.com"/> |
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Čvorović received a "Ljupko Račić" prize from the Gradačac literary meetings, as well as an award from the government of [[Republika Srpska]].<ref |
Čvorović received a "Ljupko Račić" prize from the Gradačac literary meetings, as well as an award from the government of [[Republika Srpska]].<ref name="weebly.com"/> 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.<ref name="glassrpske.com">{{cite web|url=https://www.glassrpske.com/kultura/vijesti/Aleksandra-Cvorovic-Carobna-ruza-u-potrazi-sa-srecom/lat/161940.html|title=Aleksandra Čvorović: Čarobna ruža u potrazi sa srećom|publisher=}}</ref> That same year, she also earned a "Slovo Podgrmeca" award for her book of poetry called "Overcoming".<ref name="glassrpske.com"/> |
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==Bibliography<ref |
==Bibliography<ref name="weebly.com"/>== |
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* Magical Rose, House of Poetry, Banja Luka, 2014 (children's book)<ref |
* Magical Rose, House of Poetry, Banja Luka, 2014 (children's book)<ref name="glassrpske.com"/> |
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* Overcoming, House of Poetry, Banja Luka, 2013 (poetry)<ref |
* Overcoming, House of Poetry, Banja Luka, 2013 (poetry)<ref name="glassrpske.com"/> |
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* Flower at the Gate of the Dream, Institute for Textbooks and Teaching Resources, Istočno Sarajevo, 2007 (poetry)<ref>https://books.google.ca/books?id=fYJeKAAACAAJ&dq=%22Aleksandra+%C4%8Cvorovi%C4%87%22&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwigxJL5vbDbAhVs0YMKHcS7BrAQ6AEIKTAA</ref> |
* Flower at the Gate of the Dream, Institute for Textbooks and Teaching Resources, Istočno Sarajevo, 2007 (poetry)<ref>https://books.google.ca/books?id=fYJeKAAACAAJ&dq=%22Aleksandra+%C4%8Cvorovi%C4%87%22&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwigxJL5vbDbAhVs0YMKHcS7BrAQ6AEIKTAA</ref> |
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* Monologue in Coffee Cup, Public Library Alija Isaković, Gradačac, 2006 (short stories)<ref>https://books.google.ca/books?id=DlTZGAAACAAJ&dq=%22Aleksandra+%C4%8Cvorovi%C4%87%22&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwigxJL5vbDbAhVs0YMKHcS7BrAQ6AEILTAB</ref> |
* Monologue in Coffee Cup, Public Library Alija Isaković, Gradačac, 2006 (short stories)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://books.google.ca/books?id=DlTZGAAACAAJ&dq=%22Aleksandra+%C4%8Cvorovi%C4%87%22&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwigxJL5vbDbAhVs0YMKHcS7BrAQ6AEILTAB|title=Monolog u šolji kafe|first=Aleksandra|last=Čvorović|date=31 May 2018|publisher=Javna biblioteka "Alija Isaković"|via=Google Books}}</ref> |
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* An Angel Under the Bed, KOV Vršac, 2002 (poetry) |
* An Angel Under the Bed, KOV Vršac, 2002 (poetry) |
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* Whisper of Clay Giants, Glas srpski Banja Luka, 2000 (poetry)<ref>https://www.knjizara.com/Aleksandra-Cvorovic-o9989</ref> |
* Whisper of Clay Giants, Glas srpski Banja Luka, 2000 (poetry)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.knjizara.com/Aleksandra-Cvorovic-o9989|title=Aleksandra Čvorović - autor|website=Knjizara.com}}</ref> |
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==Background== |
==Background== |
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Čvorović was born on February 10, 1972 in [[Banja Luka]] where she studied literature at the [[University of Banja Luka]]. She obtained her masters in library studies at the [[University of Belgrade]].<ref |
Čvorović was born on February 10, 1972 in [[Banja Luka]] where she studied literature at the [[University of Banja Luka]]. She obtained her masters in library studies at the [[University of Belgrade]].<ref name="weebly.com"/> |
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[[Category:Librarians]] |
[[Category:Librarians]] |
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Aleksandra Čvorović | |
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| Born | 1972 |
| Nationality | Serbian |
| Occupation(s) | Writer, journalist and librarian |
| Known for | Whisper of Clay Giants (poetry), Magical Rose (fairy tales) |
Aleksandra Čvorović (Serbian Cyrillic: Александра Чворовићborn; born 1972) is a Serbian award winning writer and journalist from Banja Luka. She is known for her poetry and short stories that have been translated into other languages. She also works as a librarian for the government of Republika Srpska.
Career
Čvorović is a published authour who has written poetry, short stories, and children's books.[1][2][3][4] Her works have been translated into English, German, Polish, Danish and Slovenian, also appearing in anthologies such as "Banja Luka Manuscripts".[5][6] Additionally, she has worked as a journalist, essayist, and editor-in-chief for literary journals such as Putevi, Književnik, Diwan, and Album.[6]
As a children's writer, she has visited kindergartens in Banja Luka to expose the preschoolers to literature.[2] According to the Čvorović, the visits are important because they are normally a child's first encounter with a Serbian writer.[2] She has also authored several research papers on children's literature.[2]
In addition to her literary career, Čvorović has worked as a children's library coordinator, heading workshops in creative writing.[6][2] She is now employed by the National Library of Republika Srpska where she organizes cultural and educational activities.[6][7]
Čvorović has participant in various literary events and festivals in the Balkan region, as well as in the Netherlands and Denmark.[6][8] She also belongs to the Association of Writers of Republika Srpska and the Writers' Association of Bosnia.[6]
Čvorović received a "Ljupko Račić" prize from the Gradačac literary meetings, as well as an award from the government of Republika Srpska.[6] 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.[9] That same year, she also earned a "Slovo Podgrmeca" award for her book of poetry called "Overcoming".[9]
Bibliography[6]
- Magical Rose, House of Poetry, Banja Luka, 2014 (children's book)[9]
- Overcoming, House of Poetry, Banja Luka, 2013 (poetry)[9]
- Flower at the Gate of the Dream, Institute for Textbooks and Teaching Resources, Istočno Sarajevo, 2007 (poetry)[10]
- Monologue in Coffee Cup, Public Library Alija Isaković, Gradačac, 2006 (short stories)[11]
- An Angel Under the Bed, KOV Vršac, 2002 (poetry)
- Whisper of Clay Giants, Glas srpski Banja Luka, 2000 (poetry)[12]
Background
Čvorović was born on February 10, 1972 in Banja Luka where she studied literature at the University of Banja Luka. She obtained her masters in library studies at the University of Belgrade.[6]
- ^ "ALEKSANDRA ČVOROVIĆ - Sarajevske Sveske". www.sveske.ba.
- ^ a b c d e "Likove iz bajke književnica oživljava u banjalučkim vrtićima".
- ^ d.o.o., OliveBH. "Odabrana poezija Aleksandre Čvorović". infobiro.ba.
- ^ Janaszek-Ivaničková, Halina; Kraskowska, Ewa (31 May 2018). "Feminizm". Elipsa – via Google Books.
- ^ "Objavljen antologijski izbor banjalučke poezije: "Rukopisi" okupili 40 pisaca".
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Aleksandra Čvorović". Antologija.
- ^ "Predstavljanje knjige pesama NADRASTANJE Aleksandre Čvorović". dksg.rs.
- ^ "Aleksandra Čvorović: Poezijom se borimo protiv slabosti".
- ^ a b c d "Aleksandra Čvorović: Čarobna ruža u potrazi sa srećom".
- ^ https://books.google.ca/books?id=fYJeKAAACAAJ&dq=%22Aleksandra+%C4%8Cvorovi%C4%87%22&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwigxJL5vbDbAhVs0YMKHcS7BrAQ6AEIKTAA
- ^ Čvorović, Aleksandra (31 May 2018). "Monolog u šolji kafe". Javna biblioteka "Alija Isaković" – via Google Books.
- ^ "Aleksandra Čvorović - autor". Knjizara.com.