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Ellis Kaut

November 17, 1920 – September 24, 2015

Elisabeth Kaut, known as Ellis Kaut, was a German author who achieved international acclaim with her creation of the character Pumuckl. Her literary output also extended to short stories for adults and richly illustrated books. Kaut often emphasized that writing was hard work for her, maintaining a sense of distance from her literary creations. Through her foundation, she actively promoted reading and youth literature, encouraging engagement with books among young readers.