Rights Information

French: Editions les 400 coups

German: minedition

Korean: FIKA

For translation rights contact: 2 Seas Agency

Marketing Information

On 13 September 2021 the book cover and trailer (created by SALT, a 4-time Emmy Award winning production company) were revealed in partnership with @theconsiouskid (2.1 million on Instagram).

To follow the book journey: www.loujaindreamsofsunflowers.com (Instagram: @loujaindreamsofsunflowers). To learn about Loujain AlHathloul, the #FreeLoujain campaign and how you can help: www.loujainalhathloul.org

Reviews

A "clever narrative" filled with “extraordinary spirit… gorgeous colors…a magical quality.” — New York Times

One of the 20 Best Books To Read in March: "Poetic, moving, and empowering.” — Kirkus Reviews

“Beautiful and powerful and moving. A must-read.” — The Conscious Kid

“One of the Best Children's Books of 2022 (So Far). With dreamy illustrations, this is a story to read before bed to inspire dreams of courage and to read during the day to remind us not to give up.” - Tinybeans

”Heroic and emotional text … striking illustrations…. This gorgeously illustrated book inspires hope and reminds readers always to fight for justice." — Shelf Awareness for Readers

One of the Most Anticipated Picture Books of 2022 — Mutually Inclusive

"This heart-filling and beautifully presented story will entice our children, parents, and teachers alike to support and empower our future change-makers where it is needed in the world around us.” — Yasmine Aslam-Hashmi, We Need Diverse Books

“A tender, metaphorical book that tells an important story with imagination and beauty….. an inspirational starting point for kids everywhere to be empowered in knowing that they too can dream big and fight for what is right. ….a must have for Women’s History Month (and beyond!).” — Inclusive Storytime

“Successfully makes a real-life issue accessible for the youngest audiences.” — Publishers Weekly

"Loujain's story is incredible in every sense of the word, and she's someone every kid should learn about…gorgeous." — Girls Read the World

“A beautiful fable of courage and equity.” — Books to Borrow, Books to Buy, nationally syndicated column

"This inspiring book would make an excellent discussion starter with older elementary students. The information about Loujain AlHathloul gives a real-world example about protesting unjust laws." — Kids Book A Day

"Readers will consider gender equity and the differences in culture then consider what they’ll do with their own wings — and how to give wings to others.” — Imagination Soup

“A story about freedom for women, dreaming big, and a beautiful thread of love between a father and his daughter. … the illustrations are just completely spectacular.” — Read with River

Author Biography

Uma Mishra-Newbery is a global social justice and women’s rights leader and facilitator of the Racial Equity Index. She is the former Executive Director of Women’s March Global. Uma helped bring Loujain AlHathloul’s story to the United Nations and serves as the campaign manager of the #FreeLoujain campaign.

Lina AlHathloul is the youngest sister of Loujain Al Hathloul, who was imprisoned by the Saudi government for her advocacy of Saudi women's rights and remains under severe restrictions.  Since her older sister was detained in May 2018, alongside more than a dozen other women human rights defenders, Lina has become one of the few family members able and willing to speak out on behalf of an incarcerated relative.  Many relatives of Saudi political prisoners are subject to travel bans themselves and/or are cowed by fear of retaliation by the present Saudi government. On behalf of Loujain, she appears frequently in the media and has spoken at international events and to representatives of the U.S. government and the United Nations.  A lawyer by training, Lina is based in Brussels.

Rebecca Green is the illustrator of picture books including 
the New York Times best-selling BECOMING A GOOD CREATURE, written by Sy Montgomery.