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Boekenleeuw
The Boekenleeuw is a Flemish literary award for the best book in children's literature by a Flemish author. History The ''Referendumprijs voor Vlaamse kinder- en jeugdboeken'' award was established in 1962. In 1986 this award was replaced by the Boekenleeuw and the Boekenwelp awards. The award was not given in 2017 due to reorganisation at Boek.be and due to reassessment of what awards the organisation would continue to support. The award was given again in 2018 sponsored by association of authors, composers and publishers SABAM and GAU (Groep Algemene Uitgevers). Several authors have received the award multiple times, including Bart Moeyaert (six times), Anne Provoost (three times) and Diane Broeckhoven (two times). Jean-Claude van Rijckeghem and Pat van Beirs have also won the Boekenleeuw as co-authors on two separate occasions. Winners * 1986 ** Gregie De Maeyer, ''Pief Poef Paf, mijn broek zakt af'' ** Lisette Hoogsteyns, ''Kinderen van de Falls'' ** Riet Wil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kathleen Vereecken
Kathleen Vereecken (born 14 December 1962) is a Belgian writer of novels, children's literature and non-fiction. She has won several awards for her work, including the Boekenleeuw (2010 and 2019) and Woutertje Pieterse Prijs (2019). Early life Vereecken was born in 1962 as one of four daughters. She worked as a journalist for various women's magazines as well as the newspaper ''De Standaard''. Career Vereecken published her first book ''Het raadsel in het fluisterbos'' in 1993, a story that she submitted to a children's literature competition. Both her books ''Alle kleuren grijs'' (1997) and ''Kleine Cecilia'' (1999) were nominated for the Gouden Uil award. Many of her books have a historic theme such as ''Lara & Rebecca'' (2006), which takes places on a nineteenth century plantation in Louisiana, and ''Ik denk dat het liefde was'' (2009) and '' Zijdeman'' (2013) which both take place in 18th century Paris. Vereecken has also written various non-fiction books, such as ''H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Els Beerten
Els Beerten (born 27 March 1959) is a Flemish writer of children's literature. Career Beerten made her debut in 1987 with the book ''Scènes''. In 2004, she received the Gouden Zoen award for her book ''Lopen voor je leven''. In 2009, she won the Nienke van Hichtum-prijs, the Boekenleeuw and the Gouden Boekenuil awards for her book ''Allemaal willen we de hemel'' (2008), a story that takes place during World War II. She also won the Lavki-prijs voor het Jeugdboek in 2011 and the Prijs van de Vlaamse Gemeenschap voor Jeugdliteratuur in 2013 for this book. Her books have been illustrated by various illustrators including Kristien Aertssen, Geert Vervaeke and Fred de Heij. Awards * 2004: Gouden Zoen, ''Lopen voor je leven'' * 2009: Nienke van Hichtum-prijs, ''Allemaal willen we de hemel'' * 2009: Boekenleeuw, ''Allemaal willen we de hemel'' * 2009: Gouden Boekenuil, ''Allemaal willen we de hemel'' * 2011: Lavki-prijs voor het Jeugdboek, ''Allemaal willen we de heme ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anne Provoost
Anne Provoost (born 26 July 1964) is a Flemish author who now lives in Antwerp with her husband and three children. Career Anne Provoost was born in the Belgian town of Poperinge. She grew up in a family of four children in West Flanders and went on to pursue Germanic studies at the linked universities of Kortrijk and Leuven. Although she had been writing stories since childhood, she thought nothing of it until she began to win competitions while a student. She continued her education with a one-year course in pedagogics and then, having married Manu Claeys, went to join him in Minneapolis, where he was studying American literature. During this time, she started contributing to Belgian and American children's newspapers and also wrote her first novel, ''My Aunt is a Pilot Whale'' (1991), which is set in the USA. She returned to Belgium in 1989 and worked part-time for an international exchange organisation, but after the success of her second novel, ''Falling'', she decided to be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bart Moeyaert
Bart Peter Boudewijn Moeyaert (born 9 June 1964) is a Belgian writer. Early life Moeyaert was born in 1964 in Bruges as the youngest of seven brothers. He is named after the character Bartje in the book series by Anne de Vries and after Baudouin of Belgium (Boudewijn). As is tradition in Belgium, King Baudouin of Belgium is his godfather as Moeyaert is the seventh son in an unbroken succession of sons. Career Writing Moeyaert made his debut in 1983 with the book ''Duet met valse noten''. Moeyaert received the Prijs van de Kinder- en Jeugdjury voor het boek in Vlaanderen award for this book in 1984. In 1989, he published the book ''Suzanne Dantine'' which he considers to be his real debut with him transitioning from writer to author. Moeyaert later reworked the story into a new book '' Wespennest'' (1997). In 1992, he won the Boekenleeuw award for his book ''Kus me'' and in 1993 he won the Prijs van de Provincie Antwerpen and the Prijs van de Provincie West-Vlaanderen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sylvia Vanden Heede
Sylvia Vanden Heede (born in Belgium, 1961) is a Flemish author of children's books. She has been writing since 1985, and has since been recognized internationally by literary awards. She is also known for her work with illustrator Thé Tjong-Khing. Works *2014 – ''Hond weet alles en Wolf niets'' (Lannoo) *2014 – ''Een afspraakje in het bos'' (Lannoo) *2013 – ''De kooi'' *2013 – ''Vos en Haas Het spel van Jak'' (Lannoo) *2013 – ''Vos en Haas en de seizoenen'' (Lannoo) *2012 – ''Vos en Haas, waar is het ijs?'' (Lannoo) *2012 – ''Het tweede dikke boek van Vos en Haas'' (Lannoo) *2011 – ''Een echt zwijn is stoer'' (Lannoo) *2011 – ''Vos en Haas en de bui van Uil'' (Lannoo) *2011 – ''Vos en Haas Troep is leuk!'' (Lannoo) English translations *2013 – ''Wolf and Dog'', 96pp. (Gecko Press) *2016 – ''What Dog Knows'', 124pp. (Gecko Press) Awards *2015 – Vlag en Wimpel award for ''What Dog Knows'' *2015 – Zilveren Griffel The Gouden Griffel (Golden Sty ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jaak Dreesen
Jaak is a version of the names Jacob and James in the Estonian language. People named Jaak include: *Jaak Aab (born 1960), Estonian politician *Jaak Aaviksoo (born 1954), Estonian politician and physicists *Jaak Allik (born 1946), Estonian politician and theatre director *Jaak De Boever (born 1937), Belgian racing cyclist *Jaak Boon (born 1948), Belgian television writer, director and producer *Jaak Gabriëls (born 1943), Belgian politician * Jaak Huimerind (born 1957), Estonian architect * Jaak-Heinrich Jagor (born 1990), Estonian hurdler * Jaak Herodes (born 1944), Estonian politician *Jaak Joala (1950–2014), Estonian singer *Jaak Jõerüüt (born 1947), Estonian writer and politician * Jaak Juske (born 1976), Estonian politician *Jaak Kangilaski (born 1939), Estonian art historian and educator * Jaak Kärner (1892–1937), Estonian sport shooter *Jaak Kilmi (born 1973), Estonian film director and producer *Jaak Leimann (born 1941), Estonian economist and politician * Jaak-N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marita De Sterck
Marita may refer to: * Marita (hippo), a fictional character on the television series ''Animaniacs'' * Marita Covarrubias, a fictional character on the television series ''The X-Files'' * Battle of Greece, also known as ''Operation Marita'' People with the given name Marita: * Marita Aronson (born 1939), Swedish politician * Marita Bonner (1899–1971), African-American writer * Marita Conlon-McKenna (born 1956), Irish writer * Marita Crawley (born 1954), British songwriter and playwright * Marita Dotterweich (21st century), German cross-country skier * Marita Geraghty (born 1965), American television character actress * Marita Grabiak (21st century), American television director * Marita Johansson (born 1984), Swedish speed skater * Marita Koch (born 1957), East German athlete * Marita Lange (born 1943), East German athlete * Marita Liabø (born 1971), Norwegian author * Marita Lindahl (1938–2017), Miss World 1957 * Marita Liulia (born 1957), Finnish media artist and directo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ed Franck
Ed, ed or ED may refer to: Arts and entertainment * ''Ed'' (film), a 1996 film starring Matt LeBlanc * Ed (''Fullmetal Alchemist'') or Edward Elric, a character in ''Fullmetal Alchemist'' media * ''Ed'' (TV series), a TV series that ran from 2000 to 2004 Businesses and organizations * Ed (supermarket), a French brand of discount stores founded in 1978 * Consolidated Edison, from their NYSE stock symbol * United States Department of Education, a department of the United States government * Enforcement Directorate, a law enforcement and economic intelligence agency in India * European Democrats, a loose association of conservative political parties in Europe * Airblue (IATA code ED), a private Pakistani airline * Eagle Dynamics, a Swiss software company Places * Ed, Kentucky, an unincorporated community in the United States * Ed, Sweden, a town in Dals-Ed, Sweden * Erode Junction railway station, station code ED Health and medicine * Eating disorder, mental disorders define ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heide Boonen
Heide (; Holsatian: ''Heid'') is a town in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. It is the capital of the ''Kreis'' (district) Dithmarschen. Population: 21,000. The German word ''Heide'' means "heath". In the 15th century four adjoining villages decided to build a church in the "middle of the heath". This remained the town's name to date. The exact foundation date is now unknown, but by 1447 Heide was already the main village of Dithmarschen. At this time Dithmarschen was an independent peasant republic. Heide became a town in the 19th century. Heide has the largest un-built-upon market square in Germany, with 4.7 hectares. It is used primarily as a parking lot and has approximately 500 parking spaces. In 2016, the city staged 3 car-free Sundays on the market square for the first time. Sport The association soccer club Heider SV plays in the Oberliga Schleswig-Holstein (V). Notable landmarks * St. Jürgen church (1560) * Water tower (1903) * Museum of Dithmarschen History * Brahmshaus, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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