Lola

The illustrations in Islandborn are so lively and full of character. I wonder what inspired the visual approach to make the story both fun and meaningful.

It’s such a gentle but powerful exploration of how we carry our roots with us. I’d love to hear if readers felt connected to their own experiences of home and identity.

Seeing the world through a child's eyes made the themes of immigration and family feel so genuine and accessible. I wonder what led to this narrative choice.