Born in Rotterdam just after the end of World War II, Nelleke Noordervliet grew up with stories of occupation, resistance and fear. The need to be free from fear is important to her as a writer.
Arthur Japin is one of the Netherlands’ best selling authors. His Radio Books story is set in Ghana where young boys dream of being discovered by football scouts and Kwaku is no exception.
Award-winning Dutch writer Bernlef has produced an extensive body of work including poems, short stories, novels and essays. In his Radio Books story, a small village hotel fallen on hard times is invigorated by a unexpected visi...
“Nowadays you can search for your roots,” says author Ellen Ombre. “But I prefer reading.” Her work is full of characters crossing borders, particularly between Surinam and The Netherlands.
"Choose for yourself," urges outspoken writer Naema Tahir to Muslim women who feel oppressed. The choice is difficult in her Radio Books story which sets the classic Romeo and Juliet tragedy in 16th-century Lahore....
