Tale that Time Sews

Sita Brahmachari is a multi-award-winning writer of novels, plays, novellas and short stories. Sita's first novel, Artichoke Hearts, won the Waterstones Children's Book Award. Her subsequent Carnegie-nominated novels are: Jasmine Skies, Red Leaves, Tender Earth, Worry Angels and Zebra Crossing Soul Song. Kite Spirit was nominated for the UKLA book award. She has been an Amnesty International Ambassador and speaks in schools, at festivals and conferences. In 2018 Tender Earth received the UK Honour from the International Board of Books for Young People. Sita is based in London. She is a former Writer in Residence for BookTrust and Writer in Residence at the Islington Centre for Refugees and Migrants. Jane Ray is a London-born artist and illustrator. She illustrated her first picture book, A Balloon for Grandad, in 1989, marking the start of a prolific career. Since then, she has illustrated over 60 children's books, collaborating with renowned authors such as Michael Rosen, Carol Ann Duffy and Jeanette Winterson. Her work has been widely recognied, earning nominations for prestigious awards like the Hans Christian Andersen Award (2018) and the Kate Greenaway Medal. Jane continues to exhibit her art regularly at galleries such as Primavera in Cambridge and Watermark Gallery. She works with Sita as the Artist in Residence at the Islington Centre for Refugees and Migrants.

A beautifully written tale of love and connection, with gorgeous illustrations that seamlessly thread together family history, and the personal memories we pass down from one generation to the next. I loved it.