You have reached this page because you read about my Crowdfunding campaign on www.Voordekunst.nl.
If you wish to support my mission to get my youth novel Don’t Betray Me to as many schools as possible, you will get the following in return!
Donation of €35 +
You support the cause and will receive a Dutch-language copy of the book in the post. Please leave your address. If you want an English-language copy, just click the other button that says € 35 +. The book will be signed according to your request.
Donation of €50 +
You receive an e-book of Verraad Mij Niet (Dutch version), and the author sends a paperback version of the boo to a Dutch school. You are stimulating reading with your support.
Mel’s Tip: Donation of € 70 +
My personal favourite: you will receive a (signed) copy of the book yourself, and I will send a copy to a school in the Netherlands. Let’s all support reading! (Schools that would like to be considered for this gift, please send an email to Mel@melvertel.nl
Donation of €100 +
One book for you, one for a school, and we are going to take a walk in the Oudeschans area, around the Montelbaan Tower, in Amsterdam. This is the historical location of the novel. Of course, we will go for coffee and cake afterwards. (max. 10 people)
Donation of €175 +
Framed and signed Limited Edition prints of the drawings by Cecile Reijnders. You have the choice between 3 small ones, or 1 big one. Plus one book for you, one for a school, of course.
Donation of €325 +
Especially for schools: you will receive a class set of 15 books (English or Dutch) with a lesson plan to work from in class. Delivery to your school or a school of your choice.
Donation of € 500 +
A one-week holiday for 2 adults in Normany, near the D-Day Beaches. You will stay in La Bergerie or Le Chalet on Le Château and a welcome dinner is complimentary (travel expenses not included). Le Château offers a good starting point for visiting all Normandy D-Day attractions. To check out the cottages and availability in 2025 and 2026 go to www.gite-normandie.nl
Of course, we also send you a copy of the book and one to a school.