Brynjulf Jung Tjønn

Brynjulf Jung Tjønn
Born (1980-11-15) 15 November 1980 (age 43)
Seoul, South Korea
Occupation(s)Journalist
Writer

Brynjulf Jung Tjønn (born 15 November 1980) is a Norwegian journalist and writer.

Personal life

Tjønn was born in Seoul, South Korea, on 15 November 1980. Adopted to Norway, he grew up in Feios in Sogn.[1]

Literary career

Tjønn made his book debut in 2002, with the novel Eg kom for å elske.[1] He received the Brage Prize in 2013 for his novel for young adults, Så vakker du er. [2]

For his poetry collection Kvit norsk mann he was awarded the Norwegian Critics Prize for Literature in 2022.[3]

He has chaired the Norwegian Authors' Union since 2023.[4]

References

  1. ^ a b Sande, Marte. "Brynjulf Jung Tjønn". In Bolstad, Erik (ed.). Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 3 February 2024.
  2. ^ Nilsen, Anne Grete. "Brageprisen". In Bolstad, Erik (ed.). Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 3 February 2024.
  3. ^ Huvenes, Fred. "Kritikerprisen". In Bolstad, Erik (ed.). Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 3 February 2024.
  4. ^ Haugen, Morten O. "Den norske Forfatterforening". In Bolstad, Erik (ed.). Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 3 February 2024.
Cultural offices
Preceded by Chair of the Norwegian Authors' Union
2023– 		Succeeded by
incumbent


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