Silvia Truu

Silvia Truu (full name Silvia Astrid Truu, until 1936 Koch, until 1941 Koht; 16 December 1922 – 5 May 1990) was an Estonian children's writer.

She was born in Paldiski. She worked at several newspapers' offices: Rahva Hääl, Noorte Hääl and Nõukogude Naine.

From 1965 she was a professional writer. Since 1973 she was a member of Estonian Writers' Union.

She died in Tallinn, and she is buried at Forest Cemetery. She had two daughters – architect Meeli Truu and sports teacher Tuuli-Ann Kivikangur (born Truu).

Works

 * "Ühed targad mõlemad" (1956)
 * "Murra" (1959)
 * "Silja, päikesekiir ja maailm" (1967)
 * "Kuu aega täiskasvanu" (1968)
 * "Saa nüüd neist inimestest aru" (1970)
 * "Pilvede kõrval toas" (1973)
 * "Jeekim" (1974)
 * "Peidus pool" (1977)
 * "Oma suguvõsa Aadam" (1985)
 * "Südamel ei ole kortse" (1987)