About Kristien Dieltiens
Born 1954. Kristien Dieltiens is a Belgian writer, illustrator, children's writer and young adult author.
Kristien Dieltiens (born 27 September 1954) is a Flemish author.
Career
Dieltiens made her debut in 1997 with De gouden bal. For her book Olrac (2000) she won the Prijs van de Kinder- en Jeugdjury Vlaanderen in 2002.
For her 50th book Kelderkind Dieltiens won the Woutertje Pieterse Prijs in 2013. The book draws inspiration from the life of Kaspar Hauser, a German youth who claimed to have grown up in the total isolation of a darkened cell.
Awards
2002: Prijs van de Kinder- en Jeugdjury Vlaanderen, Olrac 2012: West-Vlaamse Provinciale Prijs Letterkunde, Kelderkind 2013: Woutertje Pieterse Prijs, Kelderkind 2014: Kleine Cervantes, Kelderkind
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Kristien Dieltiens?
Belgian writer
When was Kristien Dieltiens born?
Kristien Dieltiens was born on 27 September 1954 in Antwerp.
What is Kristien Dieltiens's occupation?
Kristien Dieltiens is a writer, illustrator, children's writer and young adult author.
What nationality is Kristien Dieltiens?
Kristien Dieltiens is Belgian.
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