Hester
Velmans

Hester Velmans is an award-winning translator of contemporary Dutch and French literature, and the author of the popular children’s books Isabel of the Whales and Jessaloup’s Song.

PREVIOUS NOMINATIONS

2002

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Hester
Velmans

PREVIOUS NOMINATIONS

2002

Renate Dorrestein

A Heart of Stone

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HesterVelmans

PREVIOUS NOMINATIONS

2002

Renate Dorrestein

A Heart of Stone

RELATED FEATURES

2026 Dublin Literary Award Winner Revealed

Brigitte Giraud – Live Fast Q&A

Laurent Binet – Perspective(s) Q&A

Ali Smith – Gliff Q&A

Hester
Velmans