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Tonke Dragt
AuthorBooks · Second hand1930-2024
Antonia "Tonke" Johanna Dragt was a Dutch writer and illustrator of children's literature. Her book De brief voor de koning was chosen by CPNB as the best Dutch youth book of the latter half of the twentieth century.
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About Tonke Dragt
Birth
1930
Death
2024
Antonia "Tonke" Johanna Dragt was a Dutch writer and illustrator of children's literature. Her book De brief voor de koning was chosen by CPNB as the best Dutch youth book of the latter half of the twentieth century.
Tonke Dragt was born in Batavia and built a prolific career as a Dutch author and illustrator.
Her most iconic work, The Letter for the King, is an undisputed benchmark in children's literature.
Beyond writing, she was a talented artist who worked with watercolors, pastels, and technical drawing.
Her literary universe stands out for exploring fascinating themes such as quests and the world of knights.
Throughout her life, she combined her passion for literary creation with her work as an art teacher.
