Jaan Rannap


Jaan Rannap was an Estonian children's writer and track-and-field athlete.

Early life and education

Jaan Rannap was born in Halliste on 3 September 1931. His father was a teacher Jaan Rannap, his brother is a music teacher and pedagogical scientist Heino Rannap and his nephew is musician Rein Rannap. In 1956 he graduated from Tallinn Pedagogical Institute with a degree in mathematics and physics.

Career

From 1952 he worked at the children's magazine Säde, and 1955-1977 at the magazine Pioneer. From 1977 he was a senior editor of the children's magazine Täheke.
Rannap wrote stories about nature and animals; especially notable are his humorous school-related stories.

Death

Rannap died on 1 November 2023, at the age of 92.

Works

  • Roheline pall
  • Salu Juhan ja ta sõbrad
  • Spordilood
  • Viimane valgesulg
  • collection Musta lamba matused
  • Topi ja goonerid
  • Jefreitor Jõmm
  • Nublu

Awards