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artist Talk
During the book launch of Verraad mij Niet – The Secret of Amsterdam, I gave an ARTIST TALK, sharing insights into the illustration process.
The launch took place at primary school De Witte Olifant—a location in Amsterdam that also plays a special role in the story.
out now!
Out now and available everywhere: Verraad mij Niet – The Secret of Amsterdam, a gripping novel for young readers.
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The English edition of Verraad mij Niet is on its way! It's expected to be released around May 2025.
'Cecile visualises the unspoken'
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INTERVIEW RTV PURMEREND
Melinda is rocking the stage at RTV Purmerend, where she was interviewed about her book Verraad mij Niet. My illustrations got some amazing screen time—so proud to see them featured like this!
It’s been a real pleasure to work together on this special project.
Watch the full interview in the next video!
uindewijk leidscherijn
VERRAAD MIJ NIET
A nice video featuring me and Melinda, where we talk about the creation and background of the book Verraad mij Niet – The Secret of Amsterdam. The book is written by Melinda Braaksma and includes illustrations by me.
dagblad utrecht
verraad mij niet in the press
UTRECHT – Utrecht-based Melinda Braaksma will debut in early 2025 with a youth novel released during the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Netherlands. The historical youth novel Verraad mij Niet – The Secret of Amsterdam is based on true events from Braaksma’s father’s childhood during World War II and is aimed at readers around the age of 12. Illustrations are by Cecile Reijnders.
Dagblad Utrecht, editorial staff 15 december 2024, Source: EDIT VALUE
nieuwsblad purmerend
verraad mij niet IN the press
'PURMEREND - Henk Braaksma (1936) uit Purmerend wordt in 2025 geëerd met een jeugdboek dat uitkomt wanneer Nederland 80 jaar bevrijding viert. De historische jeugdroman Verraad mij niet – Het geheim van Amsterdam, is gebaseerd op waargebeurde feiten uit Braaksma’s jeugd tijdens de Tweede Wereldoorlog en bedoeld voor lezers rond de 12 jaar. De tekst is van Melinda Braaksma, de illustraties in het boek van Cecile Reijnders. '
Rodi Media Purmerend, 3 januari 2025, Melinda Braaksma
de dutch illustration podcast
By Irene Cecile
I'm so proud to have been interviewed by Irene Cecile for her podcast! During the conversation, I share insights about the unique niche in illustration that I chose at the time.
VOOR DE KUNST Verraad mij niet
Crowdfunding by Melinda Braaksma
The crowdfunding campaign for Melinda Braaksma’s book on Voor de Kunst has been a great success!
Discover how this powerful wartime story is being shared with as many schools as possible across the Netherlands.
HAPPYMAKERSBLOG
By Monique van der Vlist
Foto Monique van der Vlist
In 2021, I took the course ‘Get More Out of Your Illustrations’ by Monique van der Vlist. She wrote an article on her Happymakersblog about my favorite illustrators and how they inspire me!
uindewijk leidscherijn
This week, the episode of U in de Wijk Leidsche Rijn focuses entirely on the Atelierroute, which took place on September 16 and 17, 2023, in Utrecht West. Reporter Nynke Hoekstra hopped on her bike and visited eight artists connected to the neighborhood, going directly to their studios.
Nynke also visited me in my studio.
You can spot me at 6 minutes and 36 seconds.