Fledgling

Faded fabrics swell and twist in the hot desert wind of Northern Jordan, across the tents of a Syrian refugee camp. Sydu is six years old. He holds something in his hands, something small, frail and abandoned, cupped in both palms like a treasure, and whispers to it his hopes and dreams. This story for all ages sheds light on the gentle, unyielding protest against fear, conflict and separateness through our innate capacity to love and to care: life's simplest key to meaning and happiness.

10% of the proceeds from the sale of this book will be donated to KEPYR, an award-winning nonprofit organization of children's media professionals devoted to leveraging their industry's skills and resources in support of the world's 50 million forcibly displaced children. Learn more at www.kepyr.org.

Juliette Rogasik is the Founder and Creative Director of Story Critters, cross-cultural consulting studio in New York for children's films and series. As a French writer with a BA in Comparative Literature and Film Studies from King's College London, she is passionate about the universal magic and world-changing power of storytelling. She earned her MA in Animation from Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London, and is Officer of the Board of Directors at KEPYR (Kids Entertainment Professionals for Young Refugees), a non-profit in support of child refugees worldwide.

Yunhe (Wren) Wei is a London-based animator and illustrator with an MA in Character Animation from Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London and a profound passion for storytelling and concept design. Her artistic journey has cultivated a deep appreciation for crafting 2D and mixed media animations and illustrations. Plus, Wren has a particular enthusiasm for children's illustrated and animated projects, where she channels her creativity and storytelling skills to engage and inspire young audiences.