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Rutger Vink and Thomas van Grinsven’s books reach gold and platinum status
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Two children’s books by Rutger Vink and Thomas van Grinsven have earned sales-based honours, according to figures attributed to Dutch book organisation CPNB.
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Two children’s books by YouTubers Rutger Vink and Thomas van Grinsven have reached gold and platinum sales status, Nieuws.nl reports, citing the Dutch book organisation CPNB. *De Verkleinstraal* has sold more than 75,000 copies, earning gold, while *De Tijdmachine* has sold more than 150,000, earning platinum. [1]
The pair were surprised with the certificates on the television programme *RTL Boulevard* on Wednesday, 7 October. They said they were proud to get so many children reading for pleasure. Both books belong to *De Avonturen van Rutger, Thomas & Paco*, a series about the two YouTubers and their dog Paco. [1]
Nieuws.nl says CPNB has awarded sales-based certificates since 2012. It puts the thresholds for children’s books at 75,000 copies for gold, 150,000 for platinum and 200,000 for diamond. [1]
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