Cornelia Maria Funke (pronounced [?f??k?], FOON-ka) is a multiple award-winning German author of children's fiction. She was born on December 10, 1958, in Dorsten, North Rhine-Westphalia. Funke is best known for her Inkheart trilogy, published in 2004–2008. Many of her books have now been translated into English. Her work fits mainly into the fantasy and adventure genres. She currently lives in Beverly Hills, California.Funke has sold over 20 million copies of her books worldwide.
Was voted into "Time" magazine's list of the 100 most influential people of 2005.
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Her breakthrough novel "Thief Lord" has been translated in 23 languages since its 2000 release in Germany.
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Has lived in Los Angeles with her family since May 2005.
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Having a degree in education theory, she worked as a social worker in Hamburg. During that period, she discovered the stories that grasped the imagination of children.
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Supports Exilio, an organization supporting refugees and victims of torture, and Häusliche Kinderkrankenpflege, a charity in Hamburg taking care of sick children.
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Has a brother, working as her lawyer, and a sister.
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After graduating at the Hamburg School of Design, she worked as a board game designer and children's book illustrator.
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Has two children: Anna-Lena (born in 1990) and Benjamin (born in 1995).
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