Jenny Dalenoord

Jenny Johanna Dalenoord (17 June 1918 – 25 October 2013) was a Dutch illustrator, graphic designer, watercolorist and cartoon artist. Dalenoord illustrated more than 180 children's books throughout her career.[1] Some of her most notable works include the illustrations for works by Siny van Iterson,[2] for "Wiplala" by Annie M. G. Schmidt in 1957, "Padu is gek" by Miep Diekmann in 1957, and "Gideons reizen" by Anna Rutgers van der Loeff in 1960.[1][3] Dalenoord and Schmidt shared the prize for "Best Children's Book" in 1957 for their work on "Wiplala".[3] She also illustrated Dutch children's magazines, including Jippo, Okki, and Kris Kras.[3][1] In addition to her work in children's literature, Dalenoord designed a series of children's postage stamps in 1952.[3]

Jenny Dalenoord receives the Jacob Maris Award (1955)

In 1982, Dalenoord was awarded the Zilveren Penseel (Silver Prize) for her work on "Muis, Mol en Rat."[1][3]

Dalenoord was born in Cirebon, Dutch East Indies, in 1918. She died in Soest, Netherlands, on 25 October 2013, at the age of 95.[1][3]

References
  1. "Jenny Dalenoord (95) overleden". Netherlands Public Broadcasting. 2013-10-25. Retrieved 2013-11-22.
  2. "Antilliaans-Nederlandse jeugdboekenschrijfster Siny van Iterson overleden | blog". Retrieved 2022-03-11.
  3. "Jenny Dalenoord (95) overleden". NU.nl. 2013-10-25. Retrieved 2013-11-22.
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