About Gerda Dendooven
Born 1962. Gerda Dendooven is a Belgian illustrator, actor, scenographer, theatre director, dramaturge and performing artist.
Gerda Dendooven (born 10 May 1962) is a Belgian illustrator. She has won numerous awards for her work, including the Gouden Uil, the Woutertje Pieterse Prijs and the Boekenpauw on several occasions.
Early life
Dendooven was born in 1962 in Marke, Belgium. She studied Vrije Grafiek at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Ghent.
Career
Children's literature
In 1987, she illustrated her first children's book Geen gezoen, vlug opendoen by Ed Franck.
In 2017, she won the Woutertje Pieterse Prijs for her book Stella, ster van de zee. She was also nominated for this award in 2015 and 2016.
Theatre
Dendooven has also written various texts for stage plays. In 2001, she participated in the play Bremen is niet ver in collaboration with Geert Hautekiet, Bart Moeyaert and Ianka Fleerackers.
Personal life
Dendooven is in a relationship with typographist and designer Gert Dooreman and they have two daughters.
Awards
1990: Prijs van de Kinder- en Jeugdjury voor het boek in Vlaanderen, Met de kont tegen de krib 1990: Boekenpauw, IJsjes 1992: Prijs van de Kinder- en Jeugdjury voor het boek in Vlaanderen, De meester is een schat 1995: Boekenpauw, Strikjes in de Struiken 1995: Prijs van de Kinder- en Jeugdjury voor het boek in Vlaanderen, Prins Pukkel 1998: Vlag en Wimpel, Nietes welles 2000: Zilveren Penseel, De verliefde prins 2000: Boekenpluim, De verliefde prins 2001: Gouden Uil, Luna van de boom (with Bart Moeyaert and Filip Bral) 2002: Boekenpauw, Meneer Papier gaat uit wandelen 2004: Vlag en Wimpel, Meneer Papier is verscheurd 2004: Prijs van de Vlaamse Gemeenschap voor Jeugdliteratuur, Mijn mama 2006: Boekenpluim, Soepkinders 2007: Boekenpauw, Het verhaal van Slimme Krol. En hoe hij aan de dood ontsnapte 2010: Zilveren Griffel, Hoe het varken aan zijn krulstaart kwam 2010: Boekenpluim, Hoe het varken aan zijn krulstaart kwam 2013: Zilveren Palet, Takkenkind 2013: Boekenwelp, Takkenkind 2015: Vlag en Wimpel, De wondertuin 2017: Woutertje Pieterse Prijs, Stella, ster van de zee
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Gerda Dendooven?
Belgian illustrator (born 1962)
When was Gerda Dendooven born?
Gerda Dendooven was born on 10 May 1962 in Marke, Kortrijk.
What is Gerda Dendooven's occupation?
Gerda Dendooven is an illustrator, actor, scenographer, theatre director, dramaturge and performing artist.
What nationality is Gerda Dendooven?
Gerda Dendooven is Belgian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gerda Dendooven. https://biography.guide/gerda-dendooven/
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