Nienke van Hichtum facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Nienke van Hichtum
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| Born | Sjoukje Maria Diderika Bokma de Boer 13 February 1860 Nes, Dongeradeel, Netherlands |
| Died | 9 January 1939 (aged 78) Hilversum, Netherlands |
| Occupation | Novelist |
| Nationality | Dutch |
| Period | 1887–1939 |
| Genre | Children's literature |
| Notable works | Afke's tiental |
| Spouse | Pieter Jelles Troelstra |
| Children | Dieuwke Troelstra (1889-1973) Jelle Troelstra (1891-1979) |
Sjoukje Maria Diderika Troelstra-Bokma de Boer (born February 13, 1860 – died January 9, 1939) was a famous Dutch children's author. She is much better known by her pen name, Nienke van Hichtum. She wrote many popular books and stories for young readers. From 1888 to 1904, she was married to Pieter Jelles Troelstra, a well-known political leader. They had two children, a daughter named Dieuwke and a son named Jelle. Her son Jelle later became a sculptor and graphic designer.
About Nienke van Hichtum
Nienke van Hichtum was born in a small village called Nes in the Netherlands. Her full birth name was Sjoukje Maria Diderika Bokma de Boer. She was the fifth and youngest daughter in her family. Her father was a preacher.
Her Writing Career
Nienke van Hichtum wrote books and stories in two languages. She wrote in West Frisian, which was her native language. She also wrote in Dutch. She became very well-known for her children's books. Her stories often taught important lessons or shared exciting adventures.
Famous Books
Nienke van Hichtum wrote many books during her life. One of her most famous books is Afke's Tiental (Afke's Ten), published in 1903. This book tells the story of a large family in Friesland. It shows their daily life and adventures. The book was so popular that it was reissued many times.
She also retold many classic stories for children. For example, she wrote a Dutch version of Winnie the Pooh in 1929. She also retold Tales of 1001 Nights and stories by the Grimm brothers.
Here are some of her other notable works:
- 1887 – Teltsjes yn skimerjoun (Tales at Dusk)
- 1897 – Sip-su, "de knappe jongen" (Sip-su, the handsome boy)
- 1898 – Uit verre landen (From Faraway Countries)
- 1900 – Oehoehoe in de wildernis (Oehoehoe in the Wild)
- 1905 – Friesche schetsen (Frisian Sketches)
- 1905 – Het apenboek (The Monkey Book)
- 1911 – Moeders vertellingen (Mother's Tales)
- 1922 – Het groot vertelselboek (The Big Book of Tales)
- 1924 – Jetse, een Friesche vertelling (Jetse, a Frisian Tale)
- 1932 – Jelle van Sipke-Froukjes
- 1933 – Russische sprookjes (Russian Fairytales)
- 1937 – Drie van de oude plaats (Three of the Old Place)
- 1939 – Nienke van Hichtum vertelt weer (Nienke van Hichtum Tells Tales Again)
Her Legacy
Nienke van Hichtum passed away in 1939. Her stories continue to be loved by children in the Netherlands. To honor her important work, a special literary award is named after her. The Nienke van Hichtum-prijs is given every two years to the best Dutch children's book. This shows how much her writing meant to many people.
