Max Velthuijs-prijs facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Max Velthuijs-prijs |
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| Country | Netherlands |
| Reward | €60,000 |
| First awarded | 2007 |
The Max Velthuijs Prize is a special award from the Netherlands. It is given out every three years to an artist who draws pictures for children's books. This prize is not for just one book. Instead, it celebrates all the amazing work an illustrator has created throughout their career.
What is the Max Velthuijs Prize?
This important prize is named after Max Velthuijs. He was a famous Dutch painter, illustrator, and writer. Max Velthuijs lived from 1923 to 2005. The award was created in 2006 and first given out in 2007.
The winner of the Max Velthuijs Prize receives €60,000. This money helps support their work. The award is given by an organization called the Stichting P.C. Hooft-prijs voor Letterkunde. This group also gives out other well-known Dutch literary awards, like the P.C. Hooft-prijs and the Theo Thijssen-prijs.
Who Has Won the Prize?
Many talented illustrators have received the Max Velthuijs Prize. Here is a list of the winners:
- 2007: Mance Post
- 2010: Thé Tjong-Khing
- 2013: Wim Hofman
- 2016: Dick Bruna
- 2019: Sylvia Weve
- 2022: Philip Hopman
