Jutta Richter

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Jutta Richter (born September 30, 1955 in Burgsteinfurt, Westfalen, Germany) is a German author of children's and youth literature. Richter spent her youth in the Ruhr and Sauerland and at the age of 15 she spent a year in Detroit (USA). There she wrote her first book, so as not to forget her native language, and published the book whilst still a schoolgirl. After studying Theology, German and Communication in Münster she has worked since 1978 as a freelance writer at Schloss Westerwinkel in Ascheberg and in Lucca (Tuscany).)

The Best Poem Of Jutta Richter

Good Advice

Wishing can help,
if you really want,
But of this be convinced:
Never try to kiss a frog
into a charming prince.

Translated by Brian Currid

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