Lilija Berzinska (1978-2026) was a writer, translator, illustrator, and she has a PhD in Humanities. Nezināmais zvērs [Unknown Animal] written and illustrated by Berzinska was her debut in literature in 2009. Berzinska was the author of several children’s books, including Lamzaks meklē Lamzaku [Lamzak is Looking for Lamzak] that was nominated for the Annual Latvian Literary Award in 2016. In 2015 Berzinska published her first adult fiction novel Putnu osta [Bird Harbour] and in 2017 fairy-tale Pasaules centrs [The Centre of The Universe].
Meža pasaka [Forest fairy-tale]. Riga: Dienas Grāmata, 2018.
Skelets skapī [A Skeleton in the Cupboard]. Riga: Dienas Grāmata, 2018.
Vislielākais gardums pasaulē [The Biggest Goody in the World]. Riga: Zvaigzne ABC, 2018.
Pasaules centrs [The Centre of the Universe]. Riga: Dienas Grāmata, 2017.
Lamzaks meklē Lamzaku [Lamzak is Looking for Lamzak]. Riga: Dienas Grāmata, 2016.
Putnu osta [Bird Harbour]. Riga: Dienas Grāmata, 2015.
Pļavas pasakas [Meadow fairy-tales]. Riga: Dienas Grāmata, 2014.
Ziloņu dārzs [Elephant Garden]. Riga: Dienas Grāmata, 2012.
Nezināmais zvērs [Unknown Animal]. Riga: Zvaigzne ABC, 2009.
Books to fall for
The finalist books of the 47th edition of the Cento Children's Literature Award // Leggeretutti, November 2025 [IT]
Rundown - top 30 children's and YA books to buy in September 2024 // Buzzsprout, September 2024 [EN]
The Skeleton in the Cupboard, book launch video // The Emma Press, September 2024 [EN]
Interview with Lilija Berzinska // Diena.lv, 2013 [LV]
The Skeleton in the Cupboard, review // Andersen, October 2025 [IT]
Roberta Favia. The Skeleton in the Cupboard, review // Testefiorite, July 2025 [IT]
Casandra Fong. The Skeleton in the Cupboard, review// Redbrick, June 2025 [EN]
Marisa Cecchetti.The Skeleton in the Cupboard, review // Il pensiero mediterraneo, June 2025 [IT]
The Skeleton in the Cupboard, review // Libri.icrewplay, June 2025 [IT]
The Skeleton in the Cupboard, review // Lettura candita, May 2025 [IT]
Lise Greer. The Skeleton in the Cupboard: and other stories by Lilija Berzinska, review // Schoolreadinglist, November 2024 [EN]
The Skeleton in the Cupboard, review // Scope for imagination, October 2024 [EN]
The Skeleton in the Cupboard, review // My shelves are full, October 2024 [EN]
The Skeleton in the Cupboard, review // Bookish beck, September 2024 [EN]
The Skeleton in the Cupboard, review // Fcbg, September 2024 [EN]
The Skeleton in the Cupboard, review // Outside in world, September 2024 [EN]
Austra Gaigala, Pazīstami varoņi jaunos piedzīvojumos, review of A Skeleton in the Cupboard // LA.lv, 2018 [LV]
2019, the Annual Latvian Literary Award Best Childrens' Literature for A Skeleton in the Cupboard
2019, nominated for the Jānis Baltvilks International Award for A Skeleton in the Cupboard
The Skeleton in the Cupboard, and other stories
The Skeleton in the Cupboard, and other stories (Skelets skapī)
Title
: The Skeleton in the Cupboard, and other storiesTitle*
: Skelets skapīAuthors
:Genre
:Children`s Book
Language
:English
Pages
:158
Year
:2024
Copyrights
:The author, the illustrator
Lo scheletro nell'armadio
Lo scheletro nell'armadio (Skelets skapī)
Title
: Lo scheletro nell'armadioTitle*
: Skelets skapīAuthors
:Genre
:Children`s Book
Language
:Italian
Pages
:192
Year
:2025
Copyrights
:The author, the illustrator
الماری میں پڑا ڈھانچہ
الماری میں پڑا ڈھانچہ (Skelets skapī)
Title
: الماری میں پڑا ڈھانچہTitle*
: Skelets skapīAuthors
:Translated by
:Genre
:Children`s Book
Language
:Urdu
Publisher
:Yasir Publications
Pages
:110
Year
:2025
