Antonio Iturbe
Antonio Iturbe is a Spanish journalist, writer, and professor, known for his work in cultural journalism and his novels, particularly 'The Librarian of Auschwitz.' He is the director of the cultural magazine Librújula and a collaborator for the Spanish journal La Vanguardia. His novel 'The Librarian of Auschwitz,' inspired by the true story of Dita Kraus, has been translated into numerous languages and achieved international bestseller status. Iturbe has also written children's literature, including the series 'Los casos del inspector Cito.' He has received several awards, including the Premio Biblioteca Breve in 2017.
Awards
['Premio Biblioteca Breve 2017', 'Troa Prize 2013', 'Booklog award 2017', 'Sydney Taylor Book Award 2017', 'Red Dot Book Award 2018–2019', 'Premio Nacional de Literatura Infantil y Juvenil 2013']
Notable Works
['The Librarian of Auschwitz', 'The Prince of the Skies', 'Rectos torcidos', 'Los casos del inspector Cito', 'La Isla de Susú', 'A cielo abierto', 'La playa infinita', 'Música en la oscuridad']
