Gudrun Mebs

Gudrun Mebs is a renowned German author, actress, and playwright known for her influential children's and young adult literature, including the beloved 'Frieder and Oma' series. Born in 1944, she began her writing career in 1980 after years as a professional actress, earning numerous accolades such as the German Young Adult Book Award and the Janusz Korczak Medal. She currently lives in Munich and Italy, continuing to write on her typewriter at her kitchen table.