Edward van de Vendel (born 1 August 1964) is a Dutch writer of children's literature.
Early life
Van de Vendel was born in 1964 in Leerdam, Netherlands.
He worked as a teacher for several years before becoming a full-time writer in 2001.
Career
Van de Vendel made his poetry debut in 1996 with ''Betrap me''.
In 2001, Van de Vendel published ''Wat rijmt er op puree?'', the
Kinderboekenweekgeschenk, a publication on the occasion of the annual
Boekenweek
In the Netherlands, the Boekenweek (; English: Book Week) is an annual "week" of ten days dedicated to Dutch literature. It has been held in March annually since 1932. Each Boekenweek has a theme. The beginning of the Boekenweek is marked by the ...
(Dutch Book Week).
In 2004, he won the
Woutertje Pieterse Prijs
The Woutertje Pieterse Prijs (Dutch for Woutertje Pieterse Prize) is an annual Dutch literary award for the best children's book of the preceding year.
History
The award was first given in 1988. The award is awarded annually in March or Ap ...
together with
Fleur van der Weel for the book ''Superguppie''.
In 2016, he also won the Woutertje Pieterse Prijs together with
Martijn van der Linden
Martijn van der Linden (born 1979) is a Dutch illustrator.
Career
Van der Linden illustrated the book ''Stem op de okapi'' written by Edward van de Vendel and they both won the Woutertje Pieterse Prijs in 2016 for this work. For this book he ...
for the book ''Stem op de okapi''.
His books have been illustrated by various illustrators, including
Alice Hoogstad,
Fleur van der Weel,
Martijn van der Linden
Martijn van der Linden (born 1979) is a Dutch illustrator.
Career
Van der Linden illustrated the book ''Stem op de okapi'' written by Edward van de Vendel and they both won the Woutertje Pieterse Prijs in 2016 for this work. For this book he ...
,
Sebastiaan Van Doninck and
Sylvia Weve
Sylvia Weve (born 28 May 1954) is a Dutch illustrator.
Weve has illustrated over 150 books and she has received numerous awards for her work, including the Gouden Penseel award, the Woutertje Pieterse Prijs and the Max Velthuijs-prijs.
Caree ...
.
Awards
* 1999:
Gouden Zoen, ''Gijsbrecht''
* 2000:
Gouden Zoen, ''De dagen van de bluegrassliefde''
* 2001:
Zilveren 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 Dutch Children's Books Week, by the Stichting Collectieve Prop ...
, ''Dom Konijn''
* 2004:
Woutertje Pieterse Prijs
The Woutertje Pieterse Prijs (Dutch for Woutertje Pieterse Prize) is an annual Dutch literary award for the best children's book of the preceding year.
History
The award was first given in 1988. The award is awarded annually in March or Ap ...
(with
Fleur van der Weel), ''Superguppie''
* 2007:
Gouden Zoen, ''Ons derde lichaam''
* 2008:
Zilveren 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 Dutch Children's Books Week, by the Stichting Collectieve Prop ...
, ''Eén miljoen vlinders''
* 2009:
Zilveren 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 Dutch Children's Books Week, by the Stichting Collectieve Prop ...
, ''Opa laat zijn tenen zien''
* 2009: Glazen Globe, ''De gelukvinder''
* 2010:
Jenny Smelik-IBBY-prijs
Jenny may refer to:
* Jenny (given name), a popular feminine name and list of real and fictional people
* Jenny (surname), a family name
Animals
* Jenny (donkey), a female donkey
* Jenny (gorilla), the oldest gorilla in captivity at the time of ...
, ''De gelukvinder''
* 2010:
Zilveren 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 Dutch Children's Books Week, by the Stichting Collectieve Prop ...
, ''Fluit zoals je bent''
* 2011:
Zilveren 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 Dutch Children's Books Week, by the Stichting Collectieve Prop ...
, ''Hoera voor Superguppie!''
* 2016:
Woutertje Pieterse Prijs
The Woutertje Pieterse Prijs (Dutch for Woutertje Pieterse Prize) is an annual Dutch literary award for the best children's book of the preceding year.
History
The award was first given in 1988. The award is awarded annually in March or Ap ...
(with
Martijn van der Linden
Martijn van der Linden (born 1979) is a Dutch illustrator.
Career
Van der Linden illustrated the book ''Stem op de okapi'' written by Edward van de Vendel and they both won the Woutertje Pieterse Prijs in 2016 for this work. For this book he ...
), ''Stem op de okapi''
* 2019:
Zilveren 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 Dutch Children's Books Week, by the Stichting Collectieve Prop ...
, ''Vosje''
* 2019:
Anna Blaman Prijs
The Anna Blaman Prijs (Dutch for ''Anna Blaman Prize'') is a Dutch literary award created by the Prins Bernhard Cultuurfonds. The award is named after Dutch writer and poet Anna Blaman. The award is only given to those who either live or work or ...
References
External links
*
Edward van de Vendel(in Dutch),
Digital Library for Dutch Literature
The Digital Library for Dutch Literature (Dutch: Digitale Bibliotheek voor de Nederlandse Letteren or DBNL) is a website (showing the abbreviation as dbnl) about Dutch language and Dutch literature. It contains thousands of literary texts, secon ...
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1964 births
Living people
Dutch children's writers
20th-century Dutch male writers
21st-century Dutch male writers
Woutertje Pieterse Prize winners