| aggievandermeer.nl | Aggie van der Meer | Aggie van der Meer (1927-2023) passed away on August 12, 2023, at the age of nearly 96. She remained an active creative advocate for peace, the environment, and justice until her last years. Her ideas were expressed through her books and political-social actions, inspiring many people. Creativity was a central theme in her life. She debuted as a writer in 1964 with the children’s book ‘It kemiel fan omke Romke’ and gained popularity in the 1970s and 80s with walking maps and demonstrations. | Websites → Reviews 457 | childrens book 23 activism 48 poem 1014 theater 2544 book 11396 | Southwest-Friesland → Bolsward 566 |
| flarden.nl | Flarden | The website offers a collection of ‘flarden,’ short-form poems, which are free to use provided proper attribution is given. Various bundles are available, including a new bundle from 2021, which can be ordered via a link to Uitgeverij Boekenbent. The site focuses on sharing poetry and uses photos (‘fotoflarderen’) to illustrate the content. | Fiction → Short Stories 311 | bundle 254 poetry 665 | |
| rianvisser.nl | Rian Visser | Visitors can order books delivered by Libris stores through the website, supporting physical bookstores. The website features various books, including the 'Zar' series, 'Seef,' 'Blitz!' books, and poetry collections, highlighting new releases and updates. Rian Visser also promotes her work as a Kinderboekenambassadeur and shares information about the Kinderboekenweek and Internationale Kinderboekendag, offering resources like crochet patterns and digital lesson plans. | Early Childhood Education → Reading Promotion 134 | bundle 254 poem 1014 book 11396 | |
| tjibbeveldkamp.nl | Tjibbe Veldkamp | Tjibbe Veldkamp is a children's book author who writes funny and exciting books for children aged 3 to 16. He has won several Silver Griffel Awards, the Vlag & Wimpel award, and the Children's Bookstore Award. The website provides information about his books, series (Agent and Boef, Grapman, Dogman, Wombat and Vos), videos, translations, and performances. | | award 642 series 644 translation 1523 video 6714 book 11396 | Netherlands → Groningen 23734 |
| manonsikkel.nl | Manon Sikkel | The site includes an overview of all the books written by Manon Sikkel, including the second book about Sara Paletti. There is information about the Children's Book Ambassador role and a blog about writing children's books. The website also offers an FAQ, reviews, and potentially a contact form. | Personal → Websites Personal 44 | children's books 83 book 11396 blog 13392 | |
| gerardsonnemans.nl | Gerard Sonnemans | Gerard Sonnemans writes children’s books for a wide audience, from toddlers to teenagers. His books include both narrative and informative texts covering various subjects, such as the past, present, and fantasy. The website offers an interactive way to explore his books, categorized by age, time period, and type of story. | | audience 901 theme 4015 story 8285 book 11396 | |
| hiekevanderwerff.nl | Leestafel.info | The website features an overview of all published children’s books by Hieke van der Werff, such as ‘Tienerruil’, ‘The Cat Boat’, and ‘The Book Forest’. A story excerpt from ‘Teen Swap’ is described: a girl swaps for four weeks with a boy from Argentina. The website provides information about the author, Hieke van der Werff, and her love for writing stories and puzzles for children, which began in her attic room. | | wand 16 puppet 75 puzzle 811 story 8285 book 11396 | |
| juliedegraaf.nl | Julie de Graaf | Julie de Graaf, based in Nijmegen, is the author of several informative children’s books such as ‘In search of the Truth’ and ‘The Wonderful Big People Book.’ A theatrical adaptation of ‘The Wonderful Big People Book’ has been created, featuring a talking broccoli and exploring topics like coffee, chips, and money. De Graaf offers presentations and activities, including book talks and related quests, at schools and libraries, facilitated through the writers' center. | | quest 26 broccoli 30 bingo 130 quiz 710 book 11396 | Gelderland → Nijmegen 9384 |
| marliesverhelst.nl | Uitgeverij Boom primair onderwijs | Marlies Verhelst has released her latest book, 'De F van Fantasie', a collection for teachers containing read-aloud stories and writing prompts, published by Uitgeverij Boom primair onderwijs. She has also released a minithriller and theater reading book, with Ineke Kraijo, and is working on a book about horse riding. She is involved in projects for schools in Rotterdam. Verhelst offers guest lessons at schools, both during the Children's Book Week and beyond, with programs focused on reading enjoyment, vocabulary expansion, and creative writing for students of different ages and levels. | | writing 1504 teacher 2890 lesson 5154 school 7856 book 11396 | |
| isabellederidder.nl | Isabelle de Ridder | The website contains information about the recent fifth edition of her book ‘This is my home,’ and the subsequent Turkish translation and publication by the Turkish publisher MEAV. Isabelle de Ridder also writes books for the Kijkdoos series for young children (4-7 years) and is recently active again as an author for the Junior Informatie series (9-11 years). A section is dedicated to the development of the Kijkdoos book design, with a focus on the recent ‘The uniform’ title which features a fresh layout (larger photos, bright colors, matte paper). | Early Years → Early Childhood Education 1345 | publisher 757 illustration 2447 theme 4015 book 11396 design 27202 | |
| mariannewitte.nl | Marianne Witte | Marianne Witte lives on Texel and primarily writes picture books, reading books, and AVI books for children. She occasionally writes columns for adults. During a visit to the Jozefschool on Texel, she presented her latest book ‘Nora in the Forest’ to a group of children and discussed the sources of her ideas. A review of her book ‘Nora in the Forest’ appeared on the Hebban website, which made Marianne Witte particularly proud. | Context 161394 | review 1888 idea 2367 school 7856 book 11396 child 11566 | North-Holland → Texel 2208 |
| jolandahorsten.nl | Jolandahorsten | The website offers information about Jolandahorsten, a children's book author. Her books, including the recently released 'Kit & Kaat', are presented here. The website also contains news about her events, such as the Knetters Children’s Book Festival and the tenth anniversary of the 'Kinderzwerfboek'. | Lyrics & Poetry → Songwriters 71 | children's book 54 writing 1504 illustration 2447 festival 3804 book 11396 | |
| hettyvanaar.nl | Hetty van Aar | Hetty van Aar was born in Almelo and moved to North Brabant at the age of three, where she still lives with her husband. She has six children and eight grandchildren, and lived in the Middle East at times. Her writing career began with writing poems and diaries in high school, which she later destroyed before writing stories for her class as a kindergarten teacher and eventually becoming a mother. | Personal → Biography 1003 | author 949 family 6462 story 8285 book 11396 child 11566 | Zwijndrecht → Poets' District-West 211 |
| judyvoogd.nl | Judy Voogd | Judy Voogd is a children’s book author born in 1953 in Gorinchem and later residing in France. Her latest book, ‘Noek the never nooit heks’, was released in October 2017 and is aimed at children aged 7 to 9. The website provides reviews of her books and information about the author and her work. | Literature → Fiction 1278 | book 11396 | South-Holland → Gorinchem 1947 |
| dewereldvanpaula.nl | Paula Isphording | The website provides information about Paula Isphording, primarily related to her children's books, including the series The Möbiuskronieken - The Red Desert. The site is a place where visitors can embark on a journey through the stories, adventures, and worlds that Isphording creates. There is a link to an 'About Me' section, allowing visitors to learn more about the author. | Destinations → World 10 | world 321 adventure 919 story 8285 | |
| jokevanlieshout.nl | Joke van Lieshout Feel Free Counseling & Coaching | Joke van Lieshout provides counseling and coaching focused on promoting inner freedom and personal development. She organizes workshops and has published a children’s book titled ‘Floor has it Through’. The website includes testimonials for freedom sessions and media coverage. | Childcare → Child Coaching 343 | children's book 54 intuition 535 counseling 741 workshop 19325 coach 25810 | |
| lookatyou-fotografie.nl | Look@You Fotografie | The website describes the photographer’s approach, emphasizing a personalized session and the creation of a unique atmosphere. There’s a story about the creation of a work of art, inspired by the client's idea and developed into a piece that could be displayed in museums, referencing a project inspired by Vermeer. The website highlights awards and accolades, inviting visitors to DM to share their story. | Health → Holistic Health 81 | intuition 535 award 642 emotion 2169 artwork 2248 portrait 3685 story 8285 | |
| scriboart.nl | Scribo-Art | The site contains a collection of illustrations, poems, and stories, including titles such as 'Little House, Tree, Animal...' and 'The Escape'. The website also has a shop where visitors can purchase fun items, for themselves or as gifts. Hanneke Slenders – Frenken started Scribo-Art to have a positive impact on the internet by sharing her work. | | poem 1014 illustration 2447 gift 6442 shop 6483 story 8285 | |
| dritmedia.nl | Studio Drit | The website features a portfolio showcasing portraits, illustrations, and children's book covers created by the artist. There's a blog where the artist occasionally publishes articles on various topics. The website includes information about the artist, her inspirations, and motivations, as well as the terms and conditions and privacy policy. | Children’s Books → Picture Books 90 | children's book 54 illustration 2447 portrait 3685 logo 4660 blog 13392 | |