The Theo Thijssen-prijs[a] (Dutch for Theo Thijssen Prize) is a Dutch literary award awarded once every three years to a Dutch author of children's literature or young adult fiction.

The award is named after Dutch writer, teacher and socialist politician Theo Thijssen.

The winner of the prize receives €60,000 and a small replica of a statue of Theo Thijssen by Hans Bayens.

[1][update] The Theo Thijssen-prijs is a continuation of the literary award Staatsprijs voor kinder-en jeugdliteratuur (Dutch for State prize for children's and youth literature) which was first awarded in 1964.

[2][1] The award ceremony is held in the Dutch Museum of Literature in The Hague.