Hindericus Scheepstra (17 March 1859 – 8 May 1913) was a Dutch writer best known for his children's book series ''
Ot en Sien
''Ot en Sien'' is a Dutch children's book series, written by Hindericus Scheepstra, a teacher in Drenthe, the Netherlands. It centers around two little children, a boy named Ot and a girl named Sien.
It was the start of a new method of writin ...
'' (1902).
Family and education
Hindericus Scheepstra was born in
Roden, the last of nine children. His parents were Hindrik Scheepstra en Janna Roeters.
Bibliography
* 1902 - ''Dicht bij Huis'' ("Close to home")
* 1904 - ''Nog bij Moeder'' ("Still with mother")
See also
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Jan Ligthart
Jan Ligthart (11 January 1859 - 16 February 1916) was a Dutch teacher and philosopher. He became known for his innovative educational methods and the modernisation of the Dutch education system. He wrote many articles and books about educatio ...
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Ot en Sien
''Ot en Sien'' is a Dutch children's book series, written by Hindericus Scheepstra, a teacher in Drenthe, the Netherlands. It centers around two little children, a boy named Ot and a girl named Sien.
It was the start of a new method of writin ...
References
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1859 births
1913 deaths
People from Noordenveld
19th-century Dutch novelists
19th-century Dutch male writers