De Eenhoorn is a
Flemish
Flemish (''Vlaams'') is a Low Franconian dialect cluster of the Dutch language. It is sometimes referred to as Flemish Dutch (), Belgian Dutch ( ), or Southern Dutch (). Flemish is native to Flanders, a historical region in northern Belgium; ...
independent
publishing house
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based in
Wielsbeke, Belgium. The company's focus is on children's literature, picture books and poetry collections for children. The company also publishes a range of books for adults.
History
The company was founded in 1990.
The company has published many books by Dutch and Flemish authors and illustrators. Many received Flemish awards for their publications, such as the
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 b ...
,
Boekenpauw,
Boekenwelp and
Boekenpluim awards. Some publications also won awards abroad, such as the
Woutertje Pieterse Prijs, the
Gouden Griffel
The Gouden Griffel (Golden Stylus) is an award given to authors of children's or teenagers' literature in the Netherlands.
History
Since 1971, it is awarded each year during the Boekenweek, Dutch Children's Books Week, by the Collectieve Prop ...
award as well as the
Zilveren Griffel awards in the Netherlands as well as Plaques at the
Biennial of Illustration Bratislava
The Biennial of Illustration Bratislava (BIB) is one of the oldest international honours for children's book illustrators. First granted in 1967 to Yasuo Segawa (Japan), it is one of the more prestigious children's book awards today, along with t ...
.
The company has published the books of Dutch and Flemish authors, such as
Brigitte Minne
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* Brigitte Amm, German rower
* Brigitte Bardot (born 1934), a French actress and singer
* Brigitte Becue (born 1972), a Belgian breaststroke swimmer
* Brigitte Bierlein (bor ...
,
,
,
,
Tine Mortier and
Koen D'haene. The company has worked with illustrators such as
Carll Cneut
Carll Cneut (born 8 January 1969) is a Flemish illustrator. He has illustrated many books by Dutch and Flemish authors and he has received numerous awards for his work.
Early life
Cneut studied graphic design at the Sint-Lucas School in Ghen ...
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
Tom Schamp,
,
,
Nathalie Segers and
Ann De Bode.
The company also publishes two children's magazines: ''Kits'' for 10 – 14 year olds and ''Klap'' for 8 – 10 year olds.
References
External links
* {{Official website, https://www.eenhoorn.be
Publishing companies of Belgium
Publishing companies established in 1990
Companies based in West Flanders
Belgian companies established in 1990