Han G. HoekstraHan Gerard Hoekstra was a Dutch poet, best known for his children's literature.Early life and educationHe was born in The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands. He was the son of Gatze Hoekstra and Adriana Maria Rooth. His father was a sculptor from Leeuwarden.CareerAwardsHoekstra won numerous awards throughout his career, including the 1972 Constantijn [Huygens Prize], an annual Dutch literary award.DeathHe died, age 81, in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands.