Silvia Truu (full name Silvia Astrid Truu, until 1936 Koch, until 1941 Koht; 16 December 1922 – 5 May 1990) was an Estonian children's writer.[1]
She was born in Paldiski. She worked at several newspapers' offices: Rahva Hääl, Noorte Hääl and Nõukogude Naine.[1]
From 1965 she was a professional writer. Since 1973 she was a member of Estonian Writers' Union.[1]
She died in Tallinn, and she is buried at Forest Cemetery. She had two daughters – architect Meeli Truu[1] and sports teacher Tuuli-Ann Kivikangur (born Truu).