Jaan Rannap

Jaan Rannap studied at Tallinn University, Abja Gymnasium and Tallinn Teachers' Seminary. The recorded working language is Estonian. Employment is recorded with Täheke. Works named in the authority record are Nublu and Agu Sihvka Tells The Truth. Distinctions recorded are Order of the White Star, 4th Class, Juhan Smuul literary award and Cultural Endowment of Estonia life award in literature.

• Name — Jaan Rannap • Born — 3 September 1931 • Birthplace — Halliste, Estonia • Died — 1 November 2023 • Education — Tallinn Pedagogical Institute • Occupation — Children's writer • Relatives — Rein Rannap (nephew)

Jaan Rannap was born in Halliste on 3 September 1931. His father was a teacher Jaan Rannap, his brother is a music teacher and pedagogical scientist Heino Rannap and his nephew is musician Rein Rannap. His daughter is zoologist Riinu Rannap. In 1956 he graduated from Tallinn Pedagogical Institute with a degree in mathematics and physics.

From 1952 he worked at the children's magazine Säde, and 1955-1977 at the magazine Pioneer. From 1977 he was a senior editor of the children's magazine Täheke. Rannap wrote stories about nature and animals; especially notable are his humorous school-related stories.

Rannap died on 1 November 2023, at the age of 92.

• Roheline pall (1962) • Salu Juhan ja ta sõbrad (1964) • Spordilood (1966) • Viimane valgesulg (1967) • collection Musta lamba matused (1968) • Topi ja goonerid (1970) • Jefreitor Jõmm (1971) • Nublu (1972)

Jaan Rannap is recorded with the occupation athletics competitor. Recorded with the occupation children's writer. Recorded as having received Order of the White Star, 4th Class, Juhan Smuul literary award and Cultural Endowment of Estonia life award in literature.