Aimée de Jongh (1988) is regarded as one of the most prominent graphic novel authors of the Netherlands. Her titles Dagen van Zand (‘Days of Sand’) and Lord of the Flies have been published in over 30 countries and received multiple international awards, among which the prestigious Eisner Award in the USA. Her latest novel, Samir, is based on the true stories of refugees living in European refugee camps.
Over Aimée
Aimée de Jongh studied Animation at the Willem de Kooning Academie, KASK Gent and Gobelins Summer School. After her studies, she worked as animator, children’s book illustrator, animation director and storyboarder. She is currently fully engaged with her graphic novels and teachers at art academies in multiple countries, including at The Animation Workshop in Denmark.
