Maria Kownacka

Maria Kownacka (1894–1982) was a Polish writer, translator and editor, specializing in children's literature.

Maria Kownacka (1894-1982) - a Polish writer and translator

Biography

She was a long time writer of Płomyk. In occupied Poland, she continued to write for the underground press, even during the Warsaw Uprising.[1]

Likely her best known work is the series of books about "Plastuś", that begun with Plastusiowy pamiętnik (1936).[1]

She received the Order of the Smile, the Award of the Prime Minister of Poland (twice) and Award of the City of Warsaw.[1]

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