‘You need muscle strength in your life,’ Mrs. Kamla said. ‘Like the strength to carry or lift something - of course, everyone understands that. But you also need a strength here.’ She placed her hands on her chest. ‘Here, inside, in your heart. A different kind of strength. A strength to carry your worries.’ *

It’s that simple for me.

Did you know that there are currently several theater shows made of my book series about August and Suzy.

On Saturday, May 23, 2026, Coen and I took a stroll towards the Nawijn & Polak Bookstore in Apeldoorn, the Netherlands. I was there to lead a drawing workshop for two groups of children (age 4-8), and Coen was my assistant.

Fotografie door Florian Cats

Starting Tuesday, November 4, 2024, they’re finally here! You can pick up free Christmas cards at Intratuin in the Netherlands and Germany (while supplies last, of course). And this year, I had the privilege of illustrating them for you!