Bas Maliepaard

Bas Maliepaard is a prominent figure in the Dutch literary scene, serving as the duo-presenter of De Grote Vriendelijke Podcast since September 2018, focused on children's literature. Maliepaard has authored the educational guide 'OUT! - Alles over homoseksualiteit' in collaboration with psychologist Sanderijn van der Doef, and has been a freelance text writer and presenter for Stichting Lezen since April 2006, contributing articles to the magazine Lezen and presenting at various conferences. Additionally, Maliepaard has worked as a freelance writer for Stichting CPNB and other media outlets since 2005, providing insights on children's literature through reviews and articles. A former external advisor for the Nederlands Letterenfonds, Maliepaard also served as the editor-in-chief of Jip Magazine and has a background in journalism and contemporary history from reputable institutions.