In summer 2014, francesca attended the summer residency in illustration at the school of visual arts in new york. It could be a great class project due to the brilliant writing and illustrations. After she finished her studies in cagliari, the main city of her beloved mediterranean island sardinia she said goodbye to her family and her cat berta and moved to germany before and switzerland after, in order to follow her dream and be able to work as illustrator. This week were talking about a unique and thoughtprovoking book sent to me by the kind folks at flying eye books. Published by flying eye books in spring 2016, the book has been translated in 14 languages, and has been awarded with the gold medal of the society of illustrators us and the premi llibreter spain. This book will stay with you long after the last page is turned. The award winning picture book, now in paperback exclusively for waterstones. Nov 02, 2018 francesca sanna is a very talented author illustrator who is the award winning creator of the journey, which was even recognized by amnesty international. Francesca sanna has boiled it down and made it simple one journey, one perspective, one angle one ordinary family. Nov 06, 2016 but a new, exquisitely illustrated book by francesca sanna, the journey, is an excellent way to start this discussion with them.
The journey by francesca sanna best children books. Francesca sanna grew up on the italian island of sardinia. Told through the eyes of a young girl, the story explores the unimaginable decisions made as a mother. This week were talking about a unique and thoughtprovoking book sent to me by the kind folks at flying eye books youll notice that as a publisher they focus on more quirky, unusual picture books and the journey is a good example of this firstly, the book itself is so beautifully made with an almost rustic feel. I enjoy finding new illustrators even when the books are aimed for children. Francesca sanna is a very talented author illustrator who is the award winning creator of the journey, which was even recognized by amnesty international i was first drawn to me and my fear because of the artwork, but as usual, as. Jul 03, 2016 welcome back to the butterfly book club. This would also be a good class read to fit in with a global week in school or a theme in which the. Bookblog no4 the journey by francesca sanna being brave. Based on her interactions with people forced to seek a new home, and told from the perspective of a young child, francesca sanna has created a beautiful and sensitive book that is full of significance for our time. But a new, exquisitely illustrated book by francesca sanna, the journey, is an excellent way to start this discussion with them.
The debut picture book from italian author francesca sanna, the journey has been translated in multiple languages, and has been awarded. Bookblog no4 the journey by francesca sanna posted on august 12, 2017 by smithsmm firstly i just want to say that this book, in my opinion, was the best picturebook released last year. Francesca sanna is an italian illustrator and graphic designer who moved to switzerland to follow her dream to work as an illustrator. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The journey by francesca sanna best children books, picture. With haunting echoes of the current refugee crisis this beautifully il. I have been wanting to use this book in class for ages and, as it was refugee week, it. Aug 12, 2017 bookblog no4 the journey by francesca sanna posted on august 12, 2017 by smithsmm firstly i just want to say that this book, in my opinion, was the best picturebook released last year. With haunting echoes of the current refugee crisis this beautifully illustrated book explores the unimaginable decisions made as a family leave their home. Explore books by francesca sanna with our selection at.
Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. There is no geographic specificity stated, but the journey from western asia to europe is implied in an account that includes tense moments of hiding, a secret border crossing, a crowded ferry, and travel by train beneath freeflying birds across many more borders in search of safetya need that all children can understand. The amnesty cilip honour for the kate greenaway medal shortlist went to francesca sanna for her debut, the journey, a picture book depicting a family fleeing their wartorn country in search of refuge, and we are lucky enough to. The amnesty cilip honour for the kate greenaway medal shortlist went to francesca sanna for her debut, the journey, a picture book depicting a family fleeing their wartorn country in search of refuge, and we are lucky enough to be able to share with. The journey is actually the story of many journeys and it began with the story of two girls i met in a refugee centre in italy. Sep, 2016 the anguish of a family seeking refuge from war and trying to reach safer shores unfurls with heartbreaking directness in the journey, a beautiful picture book by francesca sanna. She completed a masters of art in illustration at the academy of art and design in lucerne in june 2015. Written by francesca sanna that kid in fourth grade who really liked the denver broncos by chris zabriskie is licensed under a creative. Youll notice that as a publisher they focus on more quirky, unusual picture books and the journey is a good example of this. An interview with francesca sanna federation of children. Siobhan morris recently sat down with our visiting fellow, the illustrator francesca sanna, to discuss her awardwinning debut childrens book, the journey, her research process, and her current work with the reluctant internationalists project. It came along with a short note, saying that the story reminded her of my story. An interview with francesca sanna federation of childrens.
Nov 22, 2016 the journey, by francesca sanna, is one of the best books i have read to give us the tools to continue this important discussion with our children. In the few short months that the book been out, it has been translated into several different languages, it has won the gold medal of the society of illustrators us and the premi llibreter spain, and the canadian prime minister justin trudeau has. In conversation with francesca sanna the reluctant. Sharedreading read aloud videos of childrens illustrated books and childrens literature by maya from maistorybook. Mar 14, 2018 i recently received a gift in the mail from a friend. She first moved to germany and then on to switzerland to study illustration. Apr 01, 2016 i enjoy finding new illustrators even when the books are aimed for children. Join me in admiring and pondering the journey by francesca sanna, 2016. Francesca sanna s stories are deeply meaningful tackling quite important themes but presenting them in a way thats very easy for a child to relate to. This beautifully illustrated picture book introduces a powerful and moving. Feb 12, 2018 the journey by francesca sanna my rating.
Apr 03, 2016 francesca sanna has boiled it down and made it simple one journey, one perspective, one angle one ordinary family. To read books that are challenging and, most likely, a window about something we may hopefully never experience ourselves. With haunting echoes of the current refugee crisis this beautifully illustrated book explores the unimaginable decisions made as a family leave their home and. The journey by francesca sanna is an emotive picture book that deals with conflicts, immigration, compassion, independence and courage.
Although the settings time and place are unspecified, the story of a widowed mother fleeing a wartorn homeland with her two children reverberates with the realworld experiences of contemporary syrian refugees. In the few short months that the book been out, it has been translated into several different languages, it has won the gold medal of the society of illustrators us and the premi llibreter spain, and the canadian prime. Feb 01, 2017 buy the journey by sanna, francesca, sanna, francesca isbn. The journey by francesca sanna flying eye books primarylower secondary this beautifully illustrated picture book introduces a powerful and moving perspective on migration for readers of all ages. The journey is a powerful, moving and beautifully made picturebook which represents the experience of a family fleeing persecution in search of safety. The journey by francesca sanna amnesty international. The journey by francesca sanna the journey is a stunning picture book that sensitively tells the story of a family having to leave their home because of war. A mother makes the unimaginable decision to escape war, detailed by one of her two children. I woke up at 2 am to find him sitting in his room with the lights on. The journey by francesca sanna read aloud by read me a book. This picture book is beautiful and heartbreaking and hopeful, all wrapped up in one.
This really is an amazing book, i just think the age guide of 37 years old is off. It depicts the journey of a family fleeing their home country and seeking refuge overseas. The personification of fear is handled thoughtfully and. A perfect read aloud that will leave them begging for morean absolute delight. Wall street journal the journey offers a beautiful message to readers young and old alike about the difficulties of finding a new home, and the value of. She graduated in 2015 from the lucerne school of art and design with a master of design with focus on illustration. It goes to the dark places, but it goes there with hope. Me and my fear by francesca sanna picture book builders. Packing their car with all their belongings, they flee, leaving possessions behind as they go. I was first drawn to me and my fear because of the artwork, but as usual, as amazing as the artwork is, the story is even better.
And their journey, like ours, is very long, but they dont have to cross any borders. Sep, 2016 by francesca sanna illustrated by francesca sanna. Welcome to london and to the reluctant internationalists project team. The journey by francesca sanna is a magnificently illustrated picture book about a deeply tragic, increasingly common experience. The visual style of francesca sanna is so appealing, you can find some of her work here the authors note reveals. The authorillustrator, francesca sanna, plays with size and perspective throughout, shifting from intimate pictures in the home to sweeps of war and landscapes. This book is featured in our refugees and displaced people page, a collection of the best books to understand the courage and plight of. Francesca sannas stories are deeply meaningful tackling quite important themes but presenting them in a way thats very easy for a child to relate to. It is a book with a big heart and the questions and activities.
Apr 01, 2016 mommas bacon francesca sannas stories are deeply meaningful tackling quite important themes but presenting them in a way thats very easy for a child to relate to. The journey by francesca sanna 9781909263994 booktopia. In her debut book, illustrator francesca sanna uses color and vivid imagery to capture the heartbreaking experiences and unwavering hope of people forced to leave their homeland due to violence against them. A mother and her two children set out on such a journey. This story of a family that loses its home and father to war and must set out for a safer home might not be a soothing bedtime tale, but for a child curious about the word refugee, i can hardly think of a more delicate and powerful introduction. Its a picture book that shows the reader, through the eyes of a child, the fears, difficulties, stresses, vulnerabilities and strokes of luck that are part of being a refugee. The journey by francesca sanna read aloud mackinzie james.
The child has lived a happy life, spending summers visiting the shore. The anguish of a family seeking refuge from war and trying to reach safer shores unfurls with heartbreaking directness in the journey, a beautiful picture book by francesca sanna. Still, francesca sannas the journey is a masterpiece that captures so much complexity with simplicity, creativity, and clarity. The journey, by francesca sanna, is one of the best books i have read to give us the tools to continue this important discussion with our children. The journey together the behaviour and values which enable readers to stand up against intolerance, prejudice and conflict. The authors note at the end explains that the stories do not represent a particular individuals story or. If youre an avid picture book reader, theres little chance at this point that you havent come into contact with francesca sannas the journey. Francesca sanna what is it like to have to leave everything behind and travel many miles to somewhere unfamiliar and strange. Francesca sanna is an italian illustrator and graphic designer based in switzerland.
Buy the journey by sanna, francesca, sanna, francesca isbn. One of the most wonderful things about books is their ability to transport us to different worlds, times and places. The journey by francesca sanna classroom and teaching resources. The journey by francesca sanna amnesty international uk. Mommas bacon francesca sannas stories are deeply meaningful tackling quite important themes but presenting them in a way thats very easy for a child to relate to. Premi llibreter 2016, picture book category winner parents choice awards, gold medal ezra jack keats award, new writer and illustrator honor cilip kate greenaway medal, amnesty honour klaus flugge prize, winner german childrens literature award, shortlisted swiss childrens media prize, shortlisted. Selected as an alsc notable childrens book of 2017selected for the 2017 usbby outstanding international books read more. With haunting echoes of the current refugee crisis this beautifully illustrated book explores the unimaginable decisions made as a family. Fashionable gifts and accessories that reinvent womens lives. The story begins by talking about the normal life of a family living by the sea. Jun 27, 2016 this picture book is beautiful and heartbreaking and hopeful, all wrapped up in one. The journey by francesca sanna illustrated by mark jackson isbn. Me and my fear by francesca sanna is the companion to the journey, a picture book details the path of a refugee family, led by a widowed mother, from a war torn country to a new home where a tiny friend named fear grows and grows, keeping the narrator from adapting to her new school and from making new friends.
The journey together federation of childrens book groups. With stunning illustrations and simple text, sanna drew from real stories to create this timely piece. With haunting echoes of the current refugee crisis this beautifully illustrated book explores the unimaginable. The journey by francesca sanna classroom and teaching. Mar 28, 2017 siobhan morris recently sat down with our visiting fellow, the illustrator francesca sanna, to discuss her awardwinning debut childrens book, the journey, her research process, and her current work with the reluctant internationalists project. An incredibly exciting childrens book awards season continues after our own cba awards, with the ckg17 awards announced yesterday, 19th june. Welcome to london and to the reluctant internationalists project. Sep, 2016 francesca sannas stories are deeply meaningful tackling quite important themes but presenting them in a way thats very easy for a child to relate to. The journey is actually a story about many journeys, and it. I look up to the birds that seem to be following us. A transcript of the conversation is now available below. When war takes over the narrators country, then takes her father, her mother makes the difficult decision to escape to another country.
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