title: Han G. Hoekstra
text: # Han G. Hoekstra
  
  Han Gerard Hoekstra (4 September 1906 – 15 April 1988) was a Dutch poet, best known for his children's literature.
  
  ## Early life and education
  
  He was born in The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands.
  
  ## Career
  
  ### Awards
  
  Hoekstra won numerous awards throughout his career, including the 1972 Constantijn Huygens Prize, an annual Dutch literary award.
  
  ## Death
  
  He died, age 81, in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands.
  
  