Merja Jalo
Merja Jalo (born November 25, 1951, as Merja Viro) is a Finnish children's and young adult book writer; most of her books tell about the life with horses.[1][2]
Works
[edit]Her first writing was "Yllätysori" in 1977[1] from the Nummela Pony Stable, her longest and most popular series.[2]
The second series was Haavikko Stables (1978–2001).
The Nea series was published during 1989–2015.
The Markus series started in 1992.
She also wrote a series about Jesse the dog together with her sister Marvi.[2]
Jalo wrote of her own experience with horses since her childhood. She was also in racehorse breeding in her own stable (until a horse accident).[2]
Awards
[edit]- 2008: Kirjava kettu ("Spotted fox") reader's award[3]
- Pirkanmaan Plättä award (1978, 1985, 1991, 2011)[4]