Noory Tree looks like a great children’s book. Any plans to make this a series?
Thank you! I believe Noory Tree book has a
beautiful message about why friendship is an important aspect of one’s life and
that being a good friend is an important value. Noory Tree: We Are Friends, is
the first book in Noory Tree series. Now, I am working on my second book, Noory
Tree: We Are Thankful, which is planned to be published in November, 2019.
What’s
the age group for the book?
The book is recommended for
group age 5 to 9.
What
inspired you when writing Noory Tree?
My
biggest inspiration was my husband Iskar, who is also a writer. I have always
admired his work and creativity. My daughter, who is an excellent reader,
inspired me to make some more books for her to read. Also, I’ve got an
inspiration from all students from an elementary school where I work as a librarian.
Besides teaching students to be passionate about books and reading, I wanted to
teach them to follow their dreams and to give their best to realize them.
When
did you decide to become a writer?
Since I was a child I liked to
draw cute characters and make up different
stories. I was a dreamer who
loved to use imagination a lot. For last ten years I was dreaming to make my
one children’s picture book. This year, finally my dream become true.
When
writing Noory Tree did anything stand out as particularly
challenging?
While writing Noory Tree, I had
a clear idea what I wanted to write, therefore I didn’t have anything
challenging in particular. But, I have to say that most challenging part of
making the book were illustrations. All illustrations are based from my
original sketches that Winda Mulysari, my wonderful and talented illustrator, improved
and took to the nest level. Making the illustrations was long process and it
took almost two years for Winda and myself to improve them.
How did
you come up with the story in Noory
Tree?
I feel very
connected with nature. Noory Tree is not only a part of beautiful nature, but
he is also magical and wise. Also,he has so many important lessons to teach
children, like why it is important to be a good friend, or why should we be
thankful, or why love is so important for all of us.
What do
you like to do when not writing?
I love spending time in the
nature with my daughter Kim and my husband Iskar.
How can
readers discover more about you and your work?
Readers can find my book at www.barnesandnoble.com and Amazon.
Also, they can check my website
www.anavukov.com, where
they can find more information about Noory Tree and me.
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