Tanja Jadnanansing
(Surinam, 1967) is an MP for the Dutch socialist party. She used to work as a project manager for the NOS (public broadcasting station) and as a presenter and programme maker for MTNL (Multicultural Television Nederland) and OHM (Dutch Hindu channel). She studied law at the Free University in Amsterdam. In 2002 she received the diversity prize of the city of Amsterdam for her radio programme highlighting the positive aspects of the multicultural society. In 2003 she was recipient of the prize awarded by the public at the Hollandse Nieuwe writers' festival.
Past events
The Text of my Life: Fouad Laroui
In Dutch.
The Text of my Life: Herman Koch
Which texts from world literature has Dutch writer Herman Koch cherished as long as he lives? In Dutch.
The Text of my Life: Kira Wuck
Discuss the text of het choice with the Dutch poet. Tanja Jadnanansing en Arjan Peters moderate. In Dutch.
The Text of my Life: Connie Palmen
The first in a series of short talks with the audience and the writer. Which texts from world literature has Dutch writer Connie Palmen cherished as long as she lives? This most beautiful or most inspiring text can be a poem, an excerpt from a novel or a song-text. She discusses the text with the audience. Presented by Arjan Peters and Tanja Jadnanansing. In Dutch.
The Text of my Life: Anne Provoost
Discuss her choice. In Dutch.
The Text of my Life: Aminatta Forna
Which texts from world literature has she cherished as long as she lives? Arjan Peters and Tanja Jadnanansing host. In English.
The Text of my Life: Theo van den Boogaard
Discuss the Dutch graphic novelist's favourite text. Tanja Jadnanansing en Arjan Peters moderate. In Dutch.
The Text of my Life: P.F. Thomése
Which text from world literature does he cherish? In Dutch.
