Cornelia Funke
Cornelia Funke has written over forty books. Before she started writing, she designed board games and illustrated covers of children's books. This inspired her to write.
She was born in Dorsten, Westphalia, in 1958. She was born in Germany, making her a beloved author there, as well as here in the U.S. Cornelia currently lives in Hamburg, Germany with her husband and children. She was a graduate of the University of Hamburg, and received a degree in education theory. At the Hamburg State College of Design, Cornelia then accomplished a course in book illustration. Cornelia Funke became a fully-developed author and illustrator of children's books at the age of 28.
One of the current most beloved writers is Cornelia. She writes magical stories that are loved in Germany, as well as the rest of the world.
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