About Bianca

Bianca Mastenbroek (1975) studied for a degree in Environmental Engineering, but her most deep-felt wish, ever since she was a child, was to be an author. That wish came true in 2008, when she published her first historical novel, entitled Vuurproef.
Since then Bianca has been active as a full-time author, and by now has published more than 30 books for adults, young adults, and children.

In addition to her own writing, Bianca teaches authors how to write for beginning readers (with the so-called AVI system). She is a frequent guest in schools, where she holds writing workshops for children and young adults. These workshops give her the opportunity to share her passion for writing and reading. Her chief goal is to awaken and foster fresh creativity in her audiences.

In 2019 Bianca’s novel Hendrick, The Dutch Indian was crowned with the Thea Beckman Award, the most distinguished prize for YA historical fiction in the Netherlands. Hendrick has meanwhile been translated into English, and it is currently awaiting the right publisher and agent to make it available to international audiences.