We are Van Driel Publishing, a Belgian independent publisher with a strong mission to produce books for children and adults alike that will make them read, grow and flourish.
Serrine lives in Poitiers and is our literary agent through the agency Rêves de jeunesse.
Books have always been an important part of her life. As a child, she used to read books in the supermarket while her parents bought groceries. Passionnate about imaginary worlds, she loves the Pierre Bottero books. She still secretly dreams of becoming a Drawer like Ewilan!
With a Master in intellectual rights, she wants to accompagny creators and writers to achieve her dream: work in the book industry.
The agency was created in 2022 by Anne Paris. Before that, she worked as a publisher specialized in children's books and the imaginary genre.
Anne has always been passionate about reading manuscripts and helping writers through their creative process. She started reading as soon as she was able to and never stopped since. In love with children’s literature and fantasy, she used to dream about becoming either a writer or an adventurer: working as an agent seemed like a good middle ground!
Cecile is a young girl, growing up in her family's circus. De Jong's Circus has been in her family for generations, steeped in tradition. But due to decreasing audience numbers, the circus is at risk of closing ! Cecile's parents decide for her to join the nightly performances, in a last ditch attempt to save the show! However, Cecile, being Cecile, decides to perform her own acts and not the traditional ones. Her parents are horrified! What will the audience think? Will this be the end of De Jong's family circus?
'Cecile's Circus' is a cheerful story about a spirited girl who inspires readers to stay true to themselves
Cecile is a young girl, growing up in her family's circus. De Jong's Circus has been in her family for generations, steeped in tradition. But due to decreasing audience numbers, the circus is at risk of closing ! Cecile's parents decide for her to join the nightly performances, in a last ditch attempt to save the show! However, Cecile, being Cecile, decides to perform her own acts and not the traditional ones. Her parents are horrified! What will the audience think? Will this be the end of De Jong's family circus?
'Cecile's Circus' is a cheerful story about a spirited girl who inspires readers to stay true to themselves
Lara lets out a deep sigh as she looks around her house: it is old and so boring! But, then Grandma takes her on a tour of their house.
Whose marks are on the height chart?
And who scratched their name into the wooden floor?
Join Lara as she discovers, what makes a house a home.
This book was written for the dutch children's book week 2023.
A wonderfully illustrated story about a girl who doesn't know yet what she wants to be when she's grown up.
The funny details in the vivid coloured illustrations will make children plunge into this peculiar story about a quirky girl with a surprising end.
Our bestseller with over 10.000 books sold.
This book, without a title at the front, has already proved to endear the Belgian public. The book is a bit scared and engages children to soothe it while reading. An engaging and original work that will no doubt conquer the hearts of readers of all ages.
Do you also love Christmas so much? From the warmth and cosiness of all the decorated houses and above all time with your loved one(s) around you? We also!
Leontine Gaasenbeek wrote and illustrated a beautiful picture book about this, Christmas together with you. An ode to Christmas and love.
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