Sanne Miltenburg
Seen by the eye, felt by the heart!
I’m an internationally translated author–illustrator of children’s books up to age 12, and an illustrator for narrative, educational, and merchandise projects.
| Author – from picture book to fairy-tale collection
I specialize in picture books (ages 4+), but I also write for older readers (7+), such as the fairy-tale series Fonkelnieuwe sprookjes (Sparkling New Fairy Tales). My stories are filled with imagination, action, and a warm message. I want to intrigue, entertain, and inspire readers—from the very first page to the last! At Clavis Uitgeverij, ten of my children’s books have been published so far, resulting in 14 translations, multiple reprints, and various spin-offs (including softcover Boektoppers editions at Van In, an audiobook, a theatre-style language performance, and an e-book). By commission from the Haga Kinderziekenhuis, I wrote (and illustrated) a digital picture book for young patients. For Schrijven Magazine I wrote the article 'How to make a picture book?' |
Illustrator – 500+ publications As an illustrator, I’ve worked on picture books, children’s books, teaching materials, animations, apps, and merchandise. Clients include Zwijsen, Deltas, Bobo, Hema, Eneco, Puma and Sony Music. For Puma and Eneco, I designed internal-use character mascots; for Xenos I created a range of Sinterklaas merchandise; and for Sony Music I delivered artwork to spotlight one of their artists in a playful way. In 2020, together with the author, I won the Audience Award “Het leukste kinderboek” (The Most Fun Children’s Book) (illustrations) from The Indie Awards. |
| Creative across multiple media
In addition to books, I create trailers with animation, music, and songs. Through YouTube (and soon TikTok) I invite children and parents into my creative process. In the media (TV)As a creator I was interviewed by Omroep Brabant (Onder Ons) and appeared in several broadcasts of Lokale Omroep Goirle. |
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Background
As a child I devoured books and quickly started creating stories in both words and images. I studied Illustration at Kunstacademie St. Joost Breda (2005) and later completed the Writing for Children program at Script+ (2013).
I am a member of the Auteursbond and live and work in Goirle, where I love unwinding with a book, a walk in nature, and cuddles with my two cats.


