Niños

Niños, by Chilean writer María José Ferrada and illustrated by Venezuelan artist María Elena Valdez, is an enchanting hymn to life and the carefree nature of childhood. It is a collection of poetic texts - as delicate and essential as Japanese haikus - featuring 34 children captured in the magic of their daily lives.

Niños is also a book of memory: it is dedicated to the 34 young victims of the Chilean dictatorship. These are 34 lives cut short by horror, who in these pages are given the chance to play, laugh, and dream once again.

Target Age: 7+ years

Author: Maria Jose Ferrada

Maria Jose Ferrada is an acclaimed Chilean author and journalist. She has won numerous international awards, including the Ibero-American Prize for Childrens and Young Peoples Literature. Her work is celebrated for its poetic sensitivity and its ability to tackle complex themes with simplicity and grace for young readers.