2010:
The Austrian Children's and Youth Book Prize for the illustrations for the book "Jumbojet"
2009:
Illustrations for the picture book "Jumbojet" - written by Heinz Janisch. The book is published in German and Danish. Also sold to Spain.
2008:
The picture book "Gaven" (The Present) is published in China.
2006:
The picture book "Faldt du?" (Did you fall?) is published in Vietnam.
2004:
3 years grant from Statens Kunstfond.
Winner of American Illustrator Contest held by SCBWI. Click here to see the winning illustration.
2003:
Århus award in Literature for the novel "Erindringer om fremtiden" (Memories of the future).Grant from The Danish Academy in Rome.
1998 - 2008:
Grants from Statens Kunstfond.Grants from Litteraturrådet.
2000:
Debutant of the year (adults) for the novel "Zambesi".
Cultural Ministry Illustrator award.
1998:
Library and Culture award of the city of Århus.
1990:
Fist book published. A picture book. (Dino rejser til byen).
1963:
Born in Sønderborg, Denmark.
The Austrian Children's and Youth Book Prize for the illustrations for the book "Jumbojet"
2009:
Illustrations for the picture book "Jumbojet" - written by Heinz Janisch. The book is published in German and Danish. Also sold to Spain.
2008:
The picture book "Gaven" (The Present) is published in China.
2006:
The picture book "Faldt du?" (Did you fall?) is published in Vietnam.
2004:
3 years grant from Statens Kunstfond.
Winner of American Illustrator Contest held by SCBWI. Click here to see the winning illustration.
2003:
Århus award in Literature for the novel "Erindringer om fremtiden" (Memories of the future).Grant from The Danish Academy in Rome.
1998 - 2008:
Grants from Statens Kunstfond.Grants from Litteraturrådet.
2000:
Debutant of the year (adults) for the novel "Zambesi".
Cultural Ministry Illustrator award.
1998:
Library and Culture award of the city of Århus.
1990:
Fist book published. A picture book. (Dino rejser til byen).
1963:
Born in Sønderborg, Denmark.
Søren Jessen