Eleni Priovolou 
A nothing that became something

picture book | 4+
ISBN: 978-960-594-088-1 • Price: 14,00€  • 23×33 cm. • Pages: 40

The book | Elli has to solve the puzzle that her mum gave her. This time her computer won't help her but another “magical screen” will make her travel faraway.

A wonderful story for the children’s addiction to the screens as well as for the creative imagination that can function positively within family and the contemporary rhythms of life.

 

The authors | Eleni Priovolou was born at Angelokastro in western Greece. She studied Sociology at the Panteios University in Athens. Apart from her writings for adults she has done significant work in books for children and young people, theatre for children and fairy-tales. In 2009 she won the Novel for Older Children’s Prize awarded by the magazine «Diavazo» for her book «The Signal», while in 2010 her novel «The Way I Wanted to Live» won the Readers’ Prize. IBBY.

Effie Lada was born in a small village in Peloponnese, Greece.
She has illustrated covers of many books and has published more than 100 books.
Her books have been translated to, Italian, Korean, Russian, Chinese, Croatian and Turkish.
*Ιn 1998 she participated as an illustrator in the 15η Mostra internationale d’ illustrazione per l’ infanzia in Sarmede, Italy
*In 2004 she participated in the International Illustrators Exhibition, in Bologna.
*On 2005 was held her exclusive exhibition in Athens (Gazi, 100 Piraeus Str.) under the title: Once upon a time in Athens…
*In 2005, she designed the stage for the musical performance of the Irish tale “The Christmas Cuckoo”, held on (14-18 December) at the Music Hall of Thessaloniki.
*In 2006 her book “Sundays in the park” was nominated for the National Illustration Award.
*2008-2009 Participation in the 26th international exhibition of Illustrations, Sarmede. *2009: Illustration award from the IBBY for the book “A rain of stars”
*Her name was written on the honorary board of IBBY for the illustration
*Nomination for the “Diavazo” award for the book “A rain of stars”.
*2009: Individual exhibition at the Black Duck Gallery
*2009. “A Rain of Stars” nominated for the State Prize for Children’s Book Illustration.
*2010. Nomination for the 2011, Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award
*2011 Participation in the BIENNIAL OF ILLUSTRATIONS BRATISLAVA 2011 / SLOVAKIA
*2011-12.Nomination for the 2012, Hans Christian Andersen Award
*2012 Her works are sold at Gallery to charity (http://www.gallerynucleus.com/artist/effie_lada)
*2015 Participation in the BIENNIAL OF ILLUSTRATIONS BRATISLAVA 2015/ SLOVAKIA
*2016: White Ravens 2016 https://twitter.com/hashtag/wrlist2016%20effie%20lada
*2016. Candidate for the final round of judging of Nami Concours 2017 aword

Eleni Priovolou  The caterpillar

picture book | 4+
ISBN: 978-960-594-030-0 • Price: 13,15€ [VAT is not included] • 21x29 cm. • Pages: 32

The book | TThe caterpillar Marigo did not like being among caterpillars. She wanted to go as high as she could! Α wonderful tale for the fulfillment of dreams, the acquisition of experiences, selfishness, modesty, socialization and the value of co-existence.

Αn exhilarating book for children with amusing pictures and theatrical dialogues.

The author | Eleni Priovolou comes from Angelokastro in western Greece where she spent her childhood years. She studied sociology at the University in Athens, the city where she now lives. She has written not only books for adults but a substantial number of works for children and young people, including plays and fairytales. She also wrote the script for the children’s television series «The Caravel of the Heavens», broadcast on Greek National Channel 2. In 2009 her book «The Signal» won the magazine «Diavazo»’s prize for books for older children, while in 2010 her novel «The Way I Wanted to Live» won the Readers’ Prize. Her book for young people «Together» was a candidate for the 2013 State Prize for Novels for Young People as well as for the 2014 Public prize.

Christos Dimos was born and brought up in Ioannina. He worked in the field of advertisement and cartoons. He lived in London and cooperated with Warner Bros for the production of the movie “Space Jam”. He also participated in other cartoon movies. Upon his return in Greece he worked on children’s illustrations and fulfilled his biggest aim. He is a candidate for the Andersen award for 2018.

Eleni Priovolou The Clown and the Anemone

picture book | 6+ 

The book | A delightful tale that will enchant both the ears and the hearts of all young children. This story of two gentle creatures set in a magic world beneath the sea is bathed in sensitivity, tender feelings and the beauty of love. A book that teaches us what feelings mean.

Luckily for us, when the magic of the fairy-tale meets the reality of nature, it results in the most unexpected miracles!
Liana Danezaki, author

ISBN: 978-960-219-320-4 • Price: 13,15 € • 21x29 cm. • Pages: 32

Eleni Priovolou The Tender Thorn

picture book | 6+

The book | An outstanding story about psychological and physical violence but also about the meanings of friendship, co-existence and love. A book both parents and children have loved.

The author | Eleni Priovolou comes from Angelokastro in western Greece, where she spent her childhood years. She studied sociology at the Panteios University in Athens, the city where she now lives. She has written not only books for adults but a substantial number of works for children and young people, including plays and fairytales. She also wrote the script for the children’s television series «The Caravel of the Heavens», broadcast on Greek National Channel 2. In 2009 her book «The Signal» won the magazine «Diavazo»’s prize for books for older children, while in 2010 her novel «The Way I Wanted to Live» won the Readers’ Prize. Her book for young people «Together» was a candidate for the 2013 State Prize for Novels for Young People as well as for the 2014 Public prize.

Clothed in the beauty of fairy-tale narration, Eleni Priovolou’s powerful language disarms and moves the reader.
diastixo.gr

ISBN: 978-960-219-270-2 • Price: 13,15€ • 22x31 cm. • Pages: 32