Adam Bahdaj
, 1918 - 1985
A journalist in the beginning of his career, later branched out into literary prose and translations from Hungarian. Authored novels both for adults and children. Also known under the pen-names of Dominik Damian and Jan Kot. A writer particularly keen on nature, and bright, adventurous characters; he had an optimistic outlook on the world and people. His books are described as lively, humorous and riveting. Some were made into films, like Do przerwy 0:1 [After First Period Score 0:1], 1957; Podróż za jeden uśmiech [A Journey for One Smile], 1964; Stawiam na Tolka Banana [I Back Tolek Banan], 1966. In 1981 Bahdaj was awarded the Polish prize for children’s books Srebrne Koziołki [Silver Billy Goats] for his novel Telemach w dżinsach [Telemachus in Jeans], 1979. The continuation of that book, Gdzie twój dom, Telemachu? [Where’s Your Home, Telemachus?], 1982, was placed on the IBBY Honour List in 1984.
Source:
"Adam Bahdaj" at culture.pl (accessed: December 28, 2020).
Bio prepared by Ilona Szewczyk, University of Warsaw, szewczyk@al.uw.edu.pl
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