Joke van Leeuwen facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Joke van Leeuwen
Joke van Leeuwen (2008)
Born	Johanna Rutgera van Leeuwen (1952-09-24) 24 September 1952 (age 72) The Hague, Netherlands
Occupation	Author
Years active	1992–present

Johanna Rutgera "Joke" van Leeuwen (born September 24, 1952) is a super talented person from the Netherlands. She is famous for writing amazing books, drawing beautiful pictures, and even performing on stage!

Meet Joke van Leeuwen: Author, Artist, Performer

Joke van Leeuwen was born in The Hague, a city in the Netherlands. She studied at the University of Brussels. Joke is known for her creative mind and many talents.

Her Life and Creative Journey

Joke van Leeuwen started her career in 1992. She quickly became known for her unique stories. Many of her books for children often involve a "quest" or an exciting adventure. This makes her stories fun and engaging for young readers.

Besides writing, Joke is also a skilled illustrator. She draws the pictures for her own books. This means she brings her stories to life with both words and art! She has also performed in cabaret shows, which are theatrical performances with music and comedy.

Many of Joke's books have been translated into other languages, especially German. This allows children in different countries to enjoy her wonderful stories.

Winning Many Awards

Joke van Leeuwen has won many important awards for her books and her work. These awards show how much people appreciate her talent.

Some of the big awards she has received include:

• The Theo Thijssen-prijs (2000)
• The Gouden Ganzenveer (2010)
• The Constantijn Huygens Prize (2012)

She has also won many awards for her individual books, like:

• The Gouden Penseel (1980) for Een huis met zeven kamers
• The Gouden Griffel (1986) for Deesje
• The Deutscher Jugendliteraturpreis (1988) for Deesje
• The Golden Owl (1997) for Iep!
• The AKO Literatuurprijs (2013) for Feest van het begin

These awards are some of the most important prizes for children's literature and art in the Netherlands and beyond. They show that Joke van Leeuwen is truly a master storyteller and artist!