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Jacques Vriens
AuthorBooks · Second handSince 1946
Jacques Vriens is a Dutch children's author and playwright. He is known for his 1999 book Achtste-groepers huilen niet, which was twice adapted into a film. Vriens formerly worked as a schoolteacher and has written for the show Tien torens diep. In 2001 he was appointed to the Order of the Netherlands Lion by Queen Beatrix.
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About Jacques Vriens
Birth
1946
First book
1999
Years writing
27
Jacques Vriens is a Dutch children's author and playwright. He is known for his 1999 book Achtste-groepers huilen niet, which was twice adapted into a film. Vriens formerly worked as a schoolteacher and has written for the show Tien torens diep. In 2001 he was appointed to the Order of the Netherlands Lion by Queen Beatrix.
Jacques Vriens was born in 1946 in the Dutch city of Den Bosch.
Before becoming a writer, he worked as a teacher, an experience that shapes much of his work.
He is a renowned children's author with over 30 books published throughout his career.
His most notable work, Achtste-groepers huilen niet, has captivated readers of many generations.
His stories often explore the school environment and the lives of teachers, connecting deeply with young audiences.
