Boekenweek

In the Netherlands, the Boekenweek (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈbukə(ɱ)ˌʋeːk] ^ⓘ; English: Book Week) is an annual "week" of ten days dedicated to Dutch literature.^[1] It has been held in March annually since 1932.^[2] Each Boekenweek has a theme. The beginning of the Boekenweek is marked by the Boekenbal (book ball), a gathering that is attended by writers and publishers. Events are held across the country during the Boekenweek, such as book signing sessions, literary festivals and debates.

^ Minnaard, Liesbeth (2009). New Germans, New Dutch: Literary Interventions. Amsterdam UP. p. 253. ISBN 9789089640284. Retrieved 12 May 2012.
^ "Geschiedenis van de Boekenweek" (in Dutch). IsGeschiedenis. Archived from the original on 26 January 2019. Retrieved 26 January 2019.

[Minnaard2009-1] Minnaard, Liesbeth (2009). New Germans, New Dutch: Literary Interventions. Amsterdam UP. p. 253. ISBN 9789089640284. Retrieved 12 May 2012.

[isgeschiedenis_geschiedenis-2] "Geschiedenis van de Boekenweek" (in Dutch). IsGeschiedenis. Archived from the original on 26 January 2019. Retrieved 26 January 2019.

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