Hannu Mäkelä

Finnish writer · Finland · On the map · Writers · Born 1943 · age 83

Hannu Mäkelä is an author of more than 100 books in Finnish: novels, collections of short stories, edited anthologies and children's books. Hannu Mäkelä is known for his books for children in many countries around the world, especially the Herra Huu series.

Hannu Mäkelä is read about 9 times a day, in 11 languages.

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2022Commander of the Order of the Lion of FinlandAward1995Finlandia AwardAward1988Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of FinlandAward1986Knights of the Order of the FalconAward1982Eino Leino PrizeAward1980Cross of Merit of the Order of the Lion of FinlandAward1976Anni Swan MedalAward1943Born18 August 1943