Annet Schaap: successful Dutch children's book author
Annet Schaap is one of the most successful Dutch children's book authors of the moment. She has won many awards, including the Gouden Griffel, the Nienke van Hichtum Prize, and the Zilveren Griffel. Her books have been translated into more than 20 languages.
Schaap was born in 1965 in Ochten, the Netherlands. She studied illustration at the Art Academy in Kampen and later spent a year at the Royal Academy of Art in The Hague. She began her career as an illustrator, but soon started writing children's books herself.
Schaap's books are often praised for their beautiful language, exciting stories, and original characters. She writes about a wide range of topics, such as friendship, family, nature, and fantasy.
One of Schaap's most famous books is Lampje. This book won the Gouden Griffel in 2017 and was also adapted into a film. Lampje is a story about a girl who lives in a lighthouse with her father. The girl must learn to take care of herself when her father falls ill.
Annet Schaap is a talented children's book author who has made a significant contribution to Dutch children's literature. Her books are beloved by children of all ages.
