BIOGRAPHY EDWARD VAN DE VENDEL was born on a midsummer's day in a little town in the heart of The Netherlands. As a boy, he dreamt of being a footballplayer or a famous singer: he became a teacher of an elementary school in stead. He loved this profession so much that, together with some colleagues, he founded a new school. He became its headmaster, but slowly another love took over: the love for words. He started writing poetry and in 1996 the publishing house of Querido, Amsterdam issued his first volume. Since then more books kept coming. Now Edward is a fulltime writer, living in Rotterdam. His works include novels for young adults, prose for starting readers, texts for picture books, poetry for all ages and even non-fiction. He also writes songlyrics for some artists. Three of his books were awarded with the Golden Kiss (best book for adolescents), two books with a Silver Pencil (best book for children) and one with the Woutertje Pieterse Prize (Critic's Choice for best literary book of the year). Rights of his books were sold to Germany, Italy, France, Portugal, Slovenia and Spain. In the year 2005 Edward wrote the giftbook for the dutch children's books week. This giftbook was spread in 390.000 copies. BIBLIOGRAPHY Young adult novels: De gelukvinder (The boy who found happiness) 2008, Querido, Amsterdam Novel for 14+, written with Anoush Elman (17) about his life as a refugee from Afghanistan after Taliban-attacks, about his long journey to Europe and about living in a refugee-home and getting part of the Dutch society – without knowing for sure you are allowed to stay.. De Hamburger Files (The Hamburger Files) 2007, Averbode, Belgium Novella for 15+ about Sessy (16) who starts working in a MacNice-restaurant, and meets Joene (16) a boy that she falls in love with. But isnt’t that an impossible love? Thriller ánd love-story… Een verhaal met een tong (A story with a tongue) 2006, Lemniscaat, Rotterdam. Novel for 12+ about Dimmi who goes to Egypt with his father and his grandfather. All three of them have their own stories with women… And then there is the nice guide, Caren... Ons derde lichaam (Our third body) 2006, Querido, Amsterdam. Young adults novel, about 19-year old Tycho who becomes closest friends with the young singer Vonda, who is chosen to represent Holland at the Eurovision Song Contest. Will the friendship be strong enough to take all this pressure - and the pressure from Vonda's past? Could be read as a sequel to The days of bluegrasslove (Querido, 2000) - Rights sold to Germany (Carlsen) and France (Thierry Magnier) - Awarded with the Golden Kiss 2007 De dagen van de bluegrassliefde (The days of bluegrasslove) 1999, Querido, Amsterdam. Young adults novel. The bright first love between two 18-year old boys gives them wings: from USA to Norway, surrounded by the heat of fast countrymusic and the wideness of a footballfield. - Published in Germany as Spring, wenn du dich traust (Carlsen). - Awarded with the Golden Kiss 2000. - Staging as a play in Germany (2004/2005). - Filmrights sold for a (not yet realized) movie. - Partial translation in English available. Gijsbrecht (Gijsbrecht) 1998, Querido, Amsterdam. Retelling of a famous old Dutch story about the lost war on Amsterdam. Could a hero be a hero, even if he looses? 12+. Together with Hanneke van der Hoeven (pictures). - Awarded with the Golden Kiss 1999. - Partial translation in English available. Books for 12 years and down: Waar kunnen we hier een standbeeld krijgen? (Where can we get a statue here?) 2007, Querido, Amsterdam. Second novel for 10+ about the twins Cal and Gus that form a rapband. Their great-grandfather dies, and Levineke, the neighbour-girl that the twins love gets into trouble. And then Cal and Gus discover a secret from the past… Pictures by Peter van Dongen. Wat rijmt er op puree? (What rhymes with trouble?) 2005, Querido, Amsterdam. Novel for 10+ about the twins Cal and Gus that form a rapband. One day there is a new substitute teacher in their class. This teacher brings big problems… How to solve them? Cal and Gus try it with music. Pictures by Peter van Dongen. - This book was the official giftbook for the Children's bookweek 2005 and was issued in 390.000 copies. - Rights sold to Germany (Carlsen) Gloeiende voeten (Glowing feet) 2004, Querido, Amsterdam. Novel for 10+ about Claudio who gets two 'ghosts' as new friends. But: their feet are glowing… And why does his mother constantly take a plane to New York? - Rights sold to Germany (Carlsen) Zootje was hier (Zootje was here) 2004, De Eenhoorn, Wielsbeke, Belgium. First reader for 8+, about the friendship between three boys, and the funny ghost Zootje who helps them through rough times. Full-colour pictures by Carll Cneut. - Partial English and German translation available - Published in France as Pagaille (Éditions du Rouergue) Wat ik vergat (What I forgot) 2001, Querido, Amsterdam. Novel for 11+, about a shy boy who, by cause of his friendship with the energetic girl Zosja, learns how to renew the contact with his demented grandfather. - Published in Germany as Was ich vergessen habe (Carlsen, nominated for the Jugendliteraturpreis 2005) - Published in Italy as Quello che ho dimenticato (Fabbri) Jaap deelt klappen uit (Jimmy swings his fists) 1999, Querido, Amsterdam. Story for 6+ about Jimmy who is very angry and hits out on the things in his room. Slowly is shown what bothers him, and how he deals with it, together with his mother. Pictures by Jan Jutte. - Translation in English available. - Translation in French available. Picture books: Een miljoen vlinder (One million butterflies) 2007, De Eenhoorn, Wielsbeke, Belgium. Picturebook with Carll Cneut, about a little elephant who wakes up one night with a million butterflies above his head. What do they mean? And who else can see them? - Translation in English available - Rights sold to Germany (Boje), France (Pastel), Portugal (Kual), Spain (Barbara Fiori), Slovenia (Navara) and Italy (Adelphi) Kleinvader (Littlefather) 2007, Querido, Amsterdam. Picturebook with Ingrid Godon, about a little boy that tells us about his grandfather. His grandfather is not only his father's father, no - he is the father of almost everything! - Translation in English available - Rights sold to Germany (Carlsen) and France (Albin Michel) Vanwege de liefde (Because of love) 2006, De Eenhoorn, Wielsbeke, Belgium. Picturebook with Klaas Verplancke, a hilarious book about a little cherub that comes to earth to take away a girl from a terrible family. But does she want to be taken away? Een griezelmeisje (A horrorgirl) 2006, De Eenhoorn, Wielsbeke, Belgium. Picturebook for 8+, about a young woman that finds her life not exciting at all. She thinks back to her juvenile days when she liked a boy named Badguy. Where is he now? Text written for the illustrations of Isabelle Vandenabeele. - Published in French as Frisson de fille (Éditions du Rouergue) Hagedissie het bijzonderwonder (Lizardy the amazing miracle) 2006, De Eenhoorn, Wielsbeke, Belgium. Picturebook with Sebastiaan Van Doninck, about a little lizard that comes ruinning into the lives of all the lost animals in the forest - lost, because their king has died. And now… Lizzardy is a new miracle! Van de jongen die een eikenhouten stoeltje at (About the boy who ate an oakwood chair) 2005, De Eenhoorn, Wielsbeke, Belgium. Picturebook with Gerda Dendooven, about the whole life-story of Geurt who wanted to do something very special to impress his girl. Lied voor een girafje (Song for a little giraffe) 2004, De Eenhoorn, Wielsbeke, Belgium. Giftbook with Sebastiaan Van Doninck for new fathers and everyone who understands them. - Pictures awarded with a Bookfeather (best illustrations, Belgium) Anna Maria Sofia en de kleine Cor (Anna Maria Sofia and little Cor) 2004, Querido, Amsterdam. Picturebook with Ingrid Godon about Cor, a little boy that accompanies old and demented Anna Maria Sofia, who could be his grandmother but isnt't. Cor tells her the story of her life. - Translation in English and Spanish available - Published in Germany as Anna Maria Sofia und der Kleine Wim (Carlsen) - Published in France as Anna Maria Sofia et Petit Max (Circonflexe) Het woei (There was wind) 2003, De Eenhoorn, Wielsbeke, Belgium. Picturebook with Sebastiaan Van Doninck about the cunning plan two girls have to make their father, who is always busy, a big party - with a lot of female guests.. - Drawings awarded with an Honorary Mention 2004. - Translation in English available. Rood Rood Roodkapje (Red Red Red Riding Hood) 2003, De Eenhoorn, Wielsbeke, Belgium. Picturebook with the old story of Red Riding Hood - changed a little… Text written for the illustrations of Isabelle Vandenabeele. - Awarded with an Honorary Mention 2004. - Drawings awarded with the Silver Paintbrush 2004. - Published in France as Rouge Rouge Petit Chaperon Rouge (Éditions du Rouergue) - Translation in English available. Resus (Resus) 2003, Querido, Amsterdam. Picturebook with Sylvia Weve, on jealousy in friendship - a cheerful story about three monkeys in a forest. Dom Konijn (Foolish Rabbit) 2000, Querido, Amsterdam. Picturebook with Gerda Dendooven, about the young Foolish Rabbit who wants to know what life after death is like. It questions different animals, and mixes their answers to one comforting speech for Old Rabbit… - Awarded with the Silver Pencil 2001. - Published in France as Petit Lapin Stupide (Éditions Être) - German translation available. Poetry: De groeten van Superguppie (Superguppie’s greetings) 2005, Querido, Amsterdam. A third volume of poetry for 6+, about everyday life. Follows the previously released volumes Superguppie (2003) and Superguppie krijgt kleintjes (2005). Pictures by Fleur van der Weel. Chatbox (Chatbox) 2006, Querido, Amsterdam. Poetry for young adults. Tycho, the main character from the book Our third body writes poetry. Here that poetry is gathered - about love, sex and modern citylife. Superguppie krijgt kleintjes (Superguppy gets babies) 2005, Querido, Amsterdam. A second volume of poetry for 6+, about everyday life. Follows the previously released volume Superguppie (2003). Pictures by Fleur van der Weel. - Published in France as Super Super Gloupi (Éditions Être) Superguppie (Superguppy) 2003, Querido, Amsterdam. Poetry for 6+, a large volume about everydaylife. Pictures by Fleur van der Weel. - Partial translation in English available. - Awarded with the Woutertje Pieterse prize (Critics Prize for best literary book for children 2004) and the Silver Pencil 2004. - Drawings awarded with an Honorary Mention 2004. - Published in France as Super Gloupi (Éditions Être) - Rights sold to Germany (Boje) Aanhalingstekens (Quotationmarks) 2000, Querido, Amsterdam. Poetry for (young) adults. Bijna alle sleutels (Nearly all the keys) 1998, Querido, Amsterdam. Poetry for 12+, pictures by Sylvia Weve. Betrap me (Catch me) 1996, Querido, Amsterdam. Poetry for 10+, pictures by Hanneke van der Hoeven. Books for first readers: Gooi dit boek maar uit het raam (Just throw this book out of the window) 2005, Zwijsen, Tilburg. First reader for 7+. About three kids that have learning problems, and their teacher who invents an odd new way of educating them. Pictures by Anjo Mutsaars. De lol (The fun) 2004, Zwijsen, Tilburg. First reader for 6+, on the most elementary reading level. About two moles who have a fight because, as one of them says: 'The fun is gone.' Where to find new fun? Full-colour pictures by Martijn van der Linden. Prins Nul (Prince Zero) 2004, Zwijsen, Tilburg. First reader for 7+, modern fairytale about a prince who doesn't want to be a prince and a little bird that is dragged into the story. Pictures by Marc Terstroet. Pup en Kit (Pup and Kit) 2002, De Eenhoorn, Wielsbeke, Belgium. First reader's story about everydaylife of a puppy and a kitten. Fullcolour-pictures by Geert Vervaeke. - Partial translation in English available. - Awarded with a White Raven 2003 (IBBY) Non-fiction for children: Slik gerust een krijtje in - alles over de basisschool. (Swallow the chalkdust if you want - everything about elementary schools) 2002, Querido, Amsterdam. Non-fiction book for 11+ about elementary schools in The Netherlands. Pictures by Alice Hoogstad. Voor jou, voor wie anders? (For you, for who else?) 2007, Lemniscaat, Rotterdam. Picturebook with Martijn van der Linden, about two deer who have quite different views on how to be nice and polite...