Henk Barnard (8 August 1922 – 16 April 2003) was a Dutch writer of children's literature, journalist and television director.

[1] Barnard was also awarded the Gouden Griffel for his book Kon Hesi Baka / Kom gauw terug.

[1] For his book Laatste nacht in Jeque Barnard received the Nienke van Hichtum-prijs in 1979.

For his contributions to children's literature, he received the Staatsprijs voor kinder- en jeugdliteratuur in 1982.

[1][2] Barnard's books were illustrated by his wife Reintje Venema and Fiel van der Veen.