Esther Randriamamonjy

Esther Rasoloarimalala Randriamamonjy
Esther Randriamamonjy in 2024
Born (1933-04-11) 11 April 1933
Ambohimahasoa, Haute Matsiatra, Madagascar
Other namesERR,[1] E.R.Randriamamonjy[2]
OccupationAuthor
PartnerFredéric Randriamamonjy[2]
Writing career
Notable workMalagasy literature

Esther Rasoloarimalala Randriamamonjy, also known as ERR, is a Malagasy author from Madagascar.

Biography

Randriamamonjy was born in Ambohimahasoa, Haute Matsiatra, Madagascar on 11 April 1933.[3] She attended Protestant schools in Fianarantsoa and Ambohimahasoa.[2]

Randriamamonjy writes Malagasy literature, including folktales and children's literature. Her works are taught in secondary schools in Madagascar.[3] From 23 February to 7 March 2024, she held an exhibition on her work at the Analakely Municipal Library to celebrate the 67th anniversary of her writing career.[3][4] On 20 March, an exhibition celebrating poetry and storytelling, organized by the Culture and Artistic Life Department of the Arts, Culture, and Community Life Directorate of the Antananarivo Urban Commune was held in the Antananarivo Municipal Library where Randriamamonjy and Ny Eja were featured guests.[5]

She has translated many foreign works into Malagasy, and many of her works have been translated into other languages. The Madagascar Tribune says that she has published a Malagasy language work in almost every literary genre.[2]

Bibliography

  • Rasoloarimalala Randriamamonjy, Esther (2005). I Trimobe sy i Fara vadiny: Angano - 1: Ho an' ny zaza 4-6 taona [Trimobe and his wife Fara: Fairy Tale - 1: For children aged 4–6] (in Malagasy). Illustrations by Rainivato Rakotomalala. Trano Printy Fiangonana Loterana Malagasy.
  • Rasoloarimalala Randriamamonjy, Esther (2000). Kirabókan-dry Diamondra: The Games of Diamond, Sapphire,... all Drops of Water: Angano 2 [Diamondra's Surprise Gift: The Games of Diamond, Sapphire,... all Drops of Water: Fairy Tale 2] (in Malagasy and English). Trano Printy Fiangonana Loterana Malagasy. Retrieved 31 July 2026.
  • Nirina Marson, Magali (2010). "Additional Contributor". Nouvelles de Madagascar [Short stories from Madagascar]. By Raharimanana, Jean-Luc; Haga, Jean-Pierre; Malala, Alexandra; Ravaloson, Johary; Rasoloarimalala Randriamamonjy, Esther (in French). Magellan & Cie. ISBN 978-2-35074-184-0. Retrieved 31 July 2026.
  • Rasoloarimalala Randriamamonjy, Esther (2001). Tsiky Nandrava Haizina / Sourire et Soleil Noir à Madagascar [A Smile That Dispelled the Darkness / Smile and Black Sun in Madagascar] (in French and Malagasy). Illustrations by Soimanga. Trano Printy Fiangonana Loterana Malagasy. Retrieved 31 July 2026.
  • Rasoloarimalala Randriamamonjy, Esther (2007). Izaho, Iboniamasiboniamanoro / Iboniamasiboniamanoro, Je Suis! [I am Iboniamasiboniamanoro / I am Iboniamasiboniamanoro!] (in French and Malagasy). Trano Printy Fiangonana Loterana Malagasy. Retrieved 31 July 2026.
  • Randriamamonjy, Fréderic; Rasoloarimalala Randriamamonjy, Esther. Anaran'ny Biby sy ny Zavamaniry Fahita Andavanandro [Names of Everyday Animals and Plants] (in Malagasy). Illustrations by Daniel Rakotomalala. Edisiona Salohy. Retrieved 31 July 2026.

Ny Maraina (The Morning)

  • Rasoloarimalala Randriamamonjy, Esther (c. 2006). I Kinga sy I Bota: Boky 1: Na Maraina [Kinga and Bota: Book 1: The Morning] (in Malagasy). Illustrations by Rainivato Rakotomalala. Trano Printy Fiangonana Loterana Malagasy. Retrieved 31 July 2026.
  • Rasoloarimalala Randriamamonjy, Esther (c. 2006). Manao Baolina I Kinga sy I Bota: Boky 2: Ny Maraina [Kinga and Bota Play Ball: Book 2: The Morning] (in Malagasy). Illustrations by Rainivato Rakotomalala. Trano Printy Fiangonana Loterana Malagasy. Retrieved 31 July 2026.
  • Rasoloarimalala Randriamamonjy, Esther (2008). Miresaka I Mamy sy I Kinga: Boky 3: Ny Maraina [Mamy and Kinga Talk: Book 3: The Morning] (in Malagasy). Illustrations by Rainivato Rakotomalala. Trano Printy Fiangonana Loterana Malagasy. Retrieved 31 July 2026.
  • Rasoloarimalala Randriamamonjy, Esther (2008). Te Hianatra I Bota sy I Kinga: Boky 4: Ny Maraina [Bota and Kinga Want to Learn: Book 4: The Morning] (in Malagasy). Illustrations by Rainivato Rakotomalala. Trano Printy Fiangonana Loterana Malagasy. Retrieved 31 July 2026.
  • Rasoloarimalala Randriamamonjy, Esther (2008). Te Hianatra I Bota sy I Kinga: Boky 4: Ny Maraina [Bota and Kinga Want to Learn: Book 4: The Morning] (in Malagasy). Trano Printy Fiangonana Loterana Malagasy. Retrieved 31 July 2026.
  • Rasoloarimalala Randriamamonjy, Esther (2008). Mihaza I Bota sy I Kinga: Boky 5: Ny Maraina [Bota and Kinga are hunting: Book 5: The Morning] (in Malagasy). Illustrations by Rainivato Rakotomalala. Trano Printy Fiangonana Loterana Malagasy. Retrieved 31 July 2026.
  • Rasoloarimalala Randriamamonjy, Esther (2008). Marary i Zo!: Boky 6: Ny Maraina [Zo is sick!: Book 6: The Morning] (in Malagasy). Illustrations by Rainivato Rakotomalala. Trano Printy Fiangonana Loterana Malagasy. Retrieved 31 July 2026.

References

  1. ↑ "Esther Randriamamonjy : Hampiranty ny asa-sorany eny amin'ny Tranomboky Monisipaly" [Esther Randriamamonjy: To exhibit her writings at the Municipal Library] (in Malagasy). Moov.mg. 16 February 2024. Retrieved 26 July 2026.
  2. 1 2 3 4 R., Suzy (26 January 2008). "Enseignante, Ecrivain, Membre titulaire de l'Académie Malgache" [Teacher, Writer, Full Member of the Malagasy Academy] (in French). Madagascar Tribune. Archived from the original on 31 August 2019. Retrieved 9 August 2026.
  3. 1 2 3 "Esther Randriamamonjy: mahaliana ny olona ny velakevitra sy ny asa sorany" [Esther Randriamamonjy: people are interested in her lectures and writings.] (in Malagasy). Newsmada. 29 February 2024. Retrieved 26 July 2026.
  4. ↑ "TARATRY ny KANTO" [Reflection of Art] (in Malagasy). Newsmada. 20 February 2024. Retrieved 26 July 2026.
  5. ↑ "Contes et poésie : Ny Eja et Esther Randriamamonjy à la Bibliothèque municipale" [Storytelling and Poetry: Ny Eja and Esther Randriamamonjy at the Municipal Library] (in Malagasy). Midi Madagasikara. 18 March 2024. Retrieved 26 July 2026.