Halil Gür

Halil Gür (born 14 February 1951, in Karakese) is a Turkish-born Dutch writer who made his debut with his novel 'Crazy Mustafa and other stories' in 1984.

Abdelkader Benali wrote in the Dutch newspaper NRC Handelsblad; "I discovered Halil Gür and that was a true present for me.

A poet and a story teller, he often performs at literary manifestations and reads from his own work at schools and libraries.

In 1995 he performed at the "Night of poetry" and the daily television news (NOS-journaal) reported about him as the highlight of the evening.

Halil Gür gets a lot of response and recognition of readers and critics, he's children books got several literal prizes.