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). Provided by Wikipedia