María Elena Walsh

María Elena Walsh
Walsh in 1995
Born(1930-02-01)1 February 1930
Ramos Mejía, Argentina
Died10 January 2011(2011-01-10) (aged 80)
Buenos Aires, Argentina
OccupationPoet, author, musician, writer
GenreChildren's literature, Autobiographical novel, poetry
PartnerSara Facio (1978–2011)
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María Elena Walsh (1 February 1930 – 10 January 2011) was an Argentine poet, novelist, musician, playwright, writer and composer, mainly known for her songs and books for children. Her work includes many of the most popular children's books and songs of all time in her home country.