Winner Silver Paintbrush 2018
Nominated for the Golden Paintbrush 2018 (Best Illustrated Book 2018)
Nominated for the Hotze de Roos Prize 2017 (Best Children’s Book Debut)
English sample translation available
Tori is the first children’s book of visual artist Brian Elstak (1980), a thoroughbred storyteller. He has now written down and illustrated the bedtime stories he tells his own children. He has done the artwork for music videos and album covers, and work of his has been on display at the Stedelijk Museum.
Karin Amatmoekrim (1976) is the author of novels such as Het gym (The Gymnasium) and Tenzij de vader (Unless the Father).
‘I cannot put into words how dope this is.’ Mr Probz
‘Beautifully written and illustrated.’ Het Parool
‘An epic adventure.’ De Correspondent
‘A uniquely vivid and visual story.’ Hebban
‘Beautiful and exciting.’ de Volkskrant
‘A lively, extraordinary tale.’ Friesch Dagblad