The novel Verborgen leegte [Hidden Emptiness] by Quito Nicolaas is now available in your local library in De Nieuwe Bibliotheek ALMERE, Openbare Bibliotheek AMSTERDAM and other big cities of Holland.
So run to the library and lend it or buy it @ Bookish Plaza
Good news is that the novel Verborgen leegte [Hidden Emptiness ed.] by Quito Nicolaas is included in the teaching of literature at the Kolegio Alejandro Paula formerly Peter Stuyvesant College in Curaçao. This year, students of the graduating classes will analyse the novel. The book is also on the list of Dutch literature they read for the exams.
BookIsh Publishers hopes that other high schools in Curaçao and Aruba will also follow suit.
Verborgen leegte [Hidden Emptiness ed.], the latest novel by Quito Nicolaas as of september will be available at the libraries in The Netherlands. NBD/Biblion has ordered a quantity that will be introduced and distributed to different libraries in the country.
NBD/Biblion offers a complete range of products and services that contribute to the success of the library or (school) library. They select, describe and provide the wide range of (new) titles that come out on the Dutch market.
The fair ‘Feria Dushi Tera’ last thursday 17 March was at the occasion of 35 years Himno y Bandera (National Anthem and the Flag) and 25 years Status Aparte of Aruba. Aruba is the first island in the constellation of the Netherlands Antilles to have gained in 1986 it’s own semi-independent status in the Dutch Kingdom. Each year this fact is being celebrated on 18 March.
The fair was buzzing with people from all over the island. It was a great night with all kinds of goods in the colors of the beautiful flag of Aruba, delightful music, nationalistic speeches, typical dishes and the festivity was closed by wonderful fireworks. Bookish Publishers had it’s own stand nr. 29 and people could meet&greet the writer Quito Nicolaas. So we got family and friends coming by, but also people interested in literature and reading. The only party pooper was the rain that spoiled part of the evening. Here is a photo impression of the night.
waiting for people to come by
the first copy sold for the night
the book already put away from the rain
men are also interested in poetry
posing with FB friend & family
here with friends from Curaçao
old time friends also interested in Bos pa Planta
poetry lover glad with book in hand, the Aruban flag swaying on the table
posing with his tokayo (person with the same name) & a very dear old friend
coming from the same hometown of San Nicolas
posing with two dear FB friends
interested in all the books by the author
old time friends also interested in the new work
posing with a dear friend & journalist (r)
view on the mainstage before the rainstorm hit
Last monday Quito Nicolaas had a booksigning session at the bookshop of Bruna Aruba. Booklovers came by to meet & greet the author. They bought their copy of Bos pa Planta or Verborgen Leegte. The Bruna team did a great job to promote both books by the author and he had a professional reception. It was a pleasant evening talking and exchanging ideas with the Bruna team. Here’s a photo impression of the booksigning.
an enthousiastic reader posing with the author
Bos pa Planta & Verborgen leegte in the picture
another book lover with Bos pa Planta in her hands
the author
Verborgen leegte also liked
posing with the manager Miranda
posing with this lovely family
the Bruna Aruba team l.r.: Candice, Miranda & their colleague
Both Verborgen leegte & Bos pa Planta are available @ Bruna Aruba, L.G. Smith Blvd.
Last saturday Quito Nicolaas had a booksigning session @ Boekhandel Boek Plus in Curaçao. It was an amenable afternoon with readers coming to meet&greet the author. The shop-assistants were very helpfull and friendly. They made the author feel at home from the start. Here’s a photo impression of the activity.
readers posing with the author
the booksigning table with all the writer’s book showcased. At the back also his books in the shelves.
reader with her copy in hand
closing up a succesful stay in Curaçao.
Verborgen leegte and other books by the author are obtainable at:
Boekhandel Boek Plus
Kaya Salas 48
Curaçao
Be sure to get your copy soon!
Verborgen leegte was succesfully launched last friday 11 March at the Biblioteka Públiko Kòrsou in Curaçao .
After the author gave some insights on the novel, Arthur Tholel of the local library spoke with him about the book. The public asked questions about the Caribbean elements of the book, the use of historical aspects in literature and how difficult it was for a male writer to creep into a female character. The evening was closed with a booksiging session.
the present public at the booklaunch
booksigning session with the author
visitors queueing up to buy Verborgen leegte
The local newspapers Extra en La Prensa publicized on 12 March an item on the booklaunch of Verborgen leegte.
Verborgen leegte is obtainable in Curaçao at the following bookstores : Boekhandel Boek Plus & Mensing’s Caminada.
Yesterday Quito Nicolaas was a guest in Ailleen Looman’s talkshow Mòru Bon Dia. The theme was the two latest books by the author: his latest novel Verborgen leegte and the poetry book Bos pa Planta soon to be launched on 15 march proximately.
author & presenter posing for the camera after the show
in front of the TeleCuraçao studios
Quito Nicolaas will be in Curaçao for the presentation of his latest novel in the Dutch language Verborgen leegte. Everybody is welcome at this special occasion.
Date: Friday 11 March 2011
Time: 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Location: Auditorium Curaçao Public Library
Entrance: FREE
Recently the bookstores on the island ordered a large amount of Verborgen leegte, the latest novel by writer/poet Quito Nicolaas. Very soon the book will once again be available at the bookstores on the island. Be sure and take a look at De Wit & Van Dorp Bookstores and Bruna-Aruba to obtain your own copy.
Nicolaas will be signing his books at Bruna-Aruba and at De Wit & Van Dorp Bookstores. Date & time will be announced proximately.
More information very soon on this site!
Today we had the splendid news that the latest works by writer/poet Quito Nicolaas arrived on the island of Aruba, as we speak. There seems to be a growing interest for the novel Verborgen leegte which was launched last December. It is accompanied by Bos pa Planta, his new poetry book, to be launched on Tuesday 15 March from 7.30 – 9.30 pm at the Biblioteca Nacional Aruba in Oranjestad.
More information soon to come!
Last tuesday 1 March the journalist Sharina Henriquez had an in depth interview with Quito Nicolaas on his latest novel Verborgen leegte. They tackle the biographical aspects and the development of the characters in the book. Other subjects they touched upon were: the literary production and the formation of a literary circuit in Aruba.
The interview will be published next saturday 12 March in Ñapa, the supplement of Amigoe di Aruba.
Author/poet Quito Nicolaas will be on tour from 9 – 12 march in Curaçao with his latest novel Verborgen leegte.
The itinerary for the tour is as follows:
• Wednesday 9 March – interview by Tele Curaçao for Telenotisia;
• Thursday 10 March – interview in the talkshow Mòru Bon Dia with Aileen Looman;
• Friday 11 March – book launch of Verborgen leegte at the Biblioteka Públiko Kòrsou;
• Saturday 12 March – booksigning with the author at Boek Plus.
More information coming up soon!
Recently Caribe Magazine reviewed Verborgen leegte, the latest novel by Quito Nicolaas. The review is in the Dutch language.
Read full article @ the following links:
part one – Verhaallijnen in Verborgen Leegte, HERE
part two – Verborgen leegte: roman met hedendaagse thematiek
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