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New Dutch Fiction - Spring 2026
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In Memoriam: Cees Nooteboom
The Dutch Foundation for Literature mourns the death of Cees Nooteboom (1933-2026). With his passing, the Netherlands has lost one of its most important and internationally acclaimed writers.
Ghayath Almadhoun as writer in residence in Amsterdam
Palestinian poet Ghayath Almadhoun will be staying as writer in residence in Amsterdam from November 28th until January 3rd, upon invitation by the Dutch Foundation for Literature.
‘The Remembered Soldier’ Included in The New York Times' List of 100 Most Remarkable Books
‘The Remembered Soldier’ by Anjet Daanje, translated by David McKay, has been mentioned as one of the most notable books of 2025 by the New York Times Book Review. The newspaper describes the book as “a provocatively labyrinthine novel” and “ loaded with tragic irony”. The Remembered Soldier was a National Book Award 2025 finalist as well. The novel was translated into English with support of the Dutch Foundation for Literature.
The Teller of Wonders wins Gouden Griffel 2025
The Gouden Griffel 2025, the Netherlands’ annual award for the best written children’s book, goes to the ‘Teller of Wonders’ by Lida Dijkstra. The prize has been festively awarded last week. Djenné Fila, who illustrated the book, received a Zilveren Penseel for her work, earlier this year. ‘The Teller of Wonders’ was part of our Children’s Book Selection 2025.
