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Introduction

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's Circus

Sarah Surgey & Alice Pieroni

Een meisje met bruin haar en een rood jurkje maakt een koprol

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's Circus

Sarah Surgey & Alice Pieroni

Een meisje met bruin haar en een rood jurkje maakt een koprol

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

My House My Home

Sarah Surgey & Sayani Mukherjee

Een meisje met bruin haar en een rood jurkje maakt een koprol

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.

Christelijke kinderboeken

Leontine Gaasenbeek Zookeeper for a day

Zookeeper for a day - oppasser voor een dag


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.

Sarah Brusell Een beetje bang

Christelijke kinderboeken

Nominated for the LIBRIS prize:

Most beautiful book cover 2022

A bit scared - een beetje bang


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.


Christelijke kinderboeken

Kerst samen met jou

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.

Leer vertragen kinderboek
Christelijke kinderboeken

Prepare children for a visit to the hospital

Does your child have to go to the hospital? And does he or she also have 1001 questions about what will happen? With this book you prepare your child completely for an operation, so that he or she can experience this exciting event with peace of mind.


Naar het ziekenhuis kinderboek