Jelka Reichman

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Jelka Reichman
Born(1939-08-29)August 29, 1939
NationalitySlovenian
EducationAcademy of Fine Arts, Ljubljana
Known forpainting, drawing, illustrating
Notable workChildren's books illustrations
AwardsLevstik Award
2005 for lifetime achievement

Jelka Reichman (born 29 August 1939) is a Slovene painter and illustrator, best known for her children's books illustrations.

Reichman was born in Ljubljana in 1939. She graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Ljubljana in 1963.[1] She has illustrated over 200 children's books and is the designer of over 20 stamps issued by the Slovenian Post Office.[2]

In 2005 she won the Levstik Award for lifetime achievement in illustration.[3] She was named Slovene Woman of the Year for 2011.[4]

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