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Ola Jonsmoen (born 9 July 1932) is a Norwegian educator, poet, novelist and children's writer.

Ola Jonsmoen
Born	(1932-07-09) 9 July 1932 (age 90) Alvdal, Norway
Nationality	Norwegian
Occupation	Educator Poet, novelist and children's writer
Spouse(s)	Unni-Lise Jonsmoen
Awards	King's Medal of Merit (2002)

Jonsmoen was born in Alvdal.[1] He made his literary debut in 1959 with the poetry collection Dagen, vinden og hjartet.[2] Other collections are Omvegar from 1967,[2] and Om desse steinane tala from 1973.[1] Among his short story collections are Kabalmennesket from 1974 and Endestasjonar from 1990.[1] He published the novel Middagshøgder in 1986, and Nordspor in 1995.[1] His lyrics for children include the collection Humle Brumle from 1962,[2] and among his humorous books are Langpoteta from 1996 and Den store møteboka from 1997.[1]

Awards

Jonsmoen received Austmannaprisen in 1975. He was awarded Hedmark County Municipality's Cultural Prize in 1989, jointly with her wife Unni-Lise Jonsmoen. He received Vinjeprisen in 1991, and Norges Mållags målpris in 2003. He was awarded the King's Medal of Merit in gold in 2002.[3]

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