Sinikka Nopola

Sinikka Marianna Nopola (26 November 1953 – 13 January 2021) was a Finnish writer of children's literature who published nearly 80 books since 1987. Nopola is best known for the series Hayflower and Quiltshoe and Ricky Rapper she wrote with her sister Tiina Nopola.[1]

Sinikka Nopola
Sinikka Nopola in 2012
Born(1953-11-26)26 November 1953
Helsinki, Finland
Died13 January 2021(2021-01-13) (aged 67)
Helsinki, Finland
OccupationWriter, journalist
LanguageFinnish
NationalityFinnish
Notable worksRicky Rapper

Nopola was born in Helsinki and raised in Tampere. She worked as a journalist for the newspaper Helsingin Sanomat from 1979 to 1985 when she became a freelance writer. Nopola died of a prolonged illness in January 2021.[1]

References

  1. "Friday's papers: Finland freezes, sports awards, death of famous author". Yle News. 15 January 2021. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
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