Požar
(Fire) Book not yet available in English
Summary:
The picture book tells the story of people who have lost their home. After difficult trials, they build a new place to live and open its doors wide to all who arrive. A moving tale that opens up important themes of coexistence, tolerance, and diversity. (source: publisher)
Edited by: Mestna knjižnica Ljubljana
Comment:
This poetic symbiosis of colour and words is the culmination of the creative partnership between an illustrator of Serbian roots and an author who has never shied away from exploring themes such as tolerance, violence, and our attitude to being different, placing ethical questions at the very forefront of her work. This symbolic, lyrical, and timeless story of refugees transcends space and time, presenting readers of all generations with thought-provoking issues. Told with simplicity and succinctness, it draws on the parable of the biblical Exodus while bringing humanity’s age-old and painful quest for a new home into a modern context. The exquisite metaphorical imagery paints colourful frescoes of intense emotion, skilfully engaging readers with the story even without words. The poignant message of the text stirs the reader’s conscience and compassion, urging tolerance, solidarity, cooperation, and respect for difference. The book has received the Golden Pear Quality Badge.