Ondjaki

Born in Luanda in 1977, Ondjaki is an Angolan writer. He studied sociology in Lisbon and published his first book of poetry in Luanda in 2000, followed by his first novel in 2001. His work includes poetry, short stories, novels and books for children. In 2008 he received the Grinzane for Africa Award. His young adult novel »Avó Dezanove e o segredo do Soviético« won the Brazilian Prêmio Jabuti in 2010. In 2013 he received the Prémio José Saramago for »Os Transparentes«. His works published in German include »Bom dia camaradas« and »Die Durchsichtigen«.