Karel Eykman facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Karel Eykman
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Eykman in 1986
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| Born | 1 March 1936 Rotterdam, Netherlands |
| Died | 30 August 2022 (aged 86) Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Language | Dutch |
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Karel Eykman (born March 1, 1936 – died August 30, 2022) was a famous Dutch writer. He wrote many books especially for children. He also helped create popular TV shows that kids loved.
Karel Eykman's Life and Work
Karel Eykman was born in Rotterdam, Netherlands. He started studying theology in 1956. This means he studied religion and its ideas.
His Writing Career
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In 1969, Karel Eykman published his very first book. It was called De werksters van half vijf en andere gelijkenissen. This book showed his talent for storytelling.
He became well-known for his children's books. In 1975, he won the Zilveren Griffel award for his book De vreselijk verlegen vogelverschrikker. This award is a big honor for children's books in the Netherlands. Later, in 1984, he won the even more important Gouden Griffel award for his book Liefdesverdriet.
During the 1970s, Karel Eykman was part of a group called Het Schrijverscollectief. This was a team of writers who worked together. Other famous writers in this group included Willem Wilmink and Hans Dorrestijn.
Together, they helped create some very popular Dutch children's television shows. These included De Stratemakeropzeeshow and De film van Ome Willem. These shows were loved by many children across the Netherlands.
In 1986, Karel Eykman wrote a book called De zaak Jan Steen. This book was chosen as the special Kinderboekenweekgeschenk for the Boekenweek that year. The Kinderboekenweek is a special week celebrating children's books. Many of his books were published by a company called Uitgeverij De Harmonie.
Karel Eykman passed away in Amsterdam on August 30, 2022. He was 86 years old. To honor his work, a school in Amstelveen was named after him. It is called the Karel Eykman school.
Awards and Recognition
Karel Eykman received several important awards for his writing:
- 1975: Zilveren Griffel for his book De vreselijk verlegen vogelverschrikker
- 1984: Gouden Griffel for his book Liefdesverdriet
These awards show how much his stories were appreciated by readers and critics.
