Jaap Robben

Jaap Robben (born 1984) is a poet, writer, dramatist and translator. He studied environmental studies and trained in theatre. He began publishing poetry, novels, books for young readers and essays in 2004; he has also written short stories for children and adults. Robben served as the city poet of Nijmegen and worked as a theatre-maker. His works have received numerous awards, been adapted for film and translated into fifteen languages. His novel *Summer Brother* was longlisted for the International Booker Prize.