The small forest books for small hands are here! Please join us to meet the first authors of the kids books series and Kirvarpa publishers. During the launch event we’ll present two new books – The Secret book of Lichens, short stories written by Kristupas Sabolius, illustrated by Aistė Ambrazevičiūtė, and The Forest and The Little One, poem written by Monika Kalinauskaitė, with drawings by Kornelija Žalpytė. Both books are designed by Goda Budvytytė and printed in separate editions in two languages – Lithuanian and English. Lithuanian language editing and translation into english was done by Alexandra Bondarev, english editing by Gemma Lloyd.
On the 19th of August 19:00 join us to celebrate the launch, hear Kristupas and Monika reading the lichens and forest adventure stories and get freshly printed books. Launch is happening at the Round studio, Kudirkos st. 4A, Vilnius.
The event is free and suitable for all. The launch is kindly supported by the brewery and bakery friends – Kmyninė, Raugas ir Grybas, who will serve sweets and drinks. Please come!
For distribution or other inquiries please contact: kirvarpabooks@gmail.com
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Kirvarpa is a new publishing house initiated by Jurga Daubaraitė, Egija Inzule and Jonas Žukauskas as part of the Neringa Forest Architecture project.
The Secret Book of Lichens is a walk through the mind and imagination of lichens spread across the forest. The short stories tell of lichen love, their mathematics, values and other important things. These compound creatures are never alone and know great ways to make friends. Perhaps that’s why, when looking at lichens, people understood what symbiosis is – knowing how to live together. Composed of allied fungus and algae, these creatures have special powers – for example, they can easily survive in space and melt rocks. And this one, particularly special lichen, Graphis scripta, was even called the script of the forest.
The Forest and The Little One is an invitation to enjoy the complex world of the forest and its simple joys. It is meant for every child and adult looking for a walking companion and adventure in nature.
Project is supported by Lithuanian Council for Culture.