First Books (ages 3-8) • Picture books

SWEET DREAMS, SLEEP TIGHT

Şener Şükrü Yiğitler

Editor: Müren Beykan

Academician and author Şener Şükrü Yiğitler, who is loved for his children’s books, tells the story of two sibling bears who are unable to hibernate and a child helps them.

Children's Books (ages 8-12) • Novel

BA’S EXTRAORDINARY BOOKSHOP

Melis Sena Yılmaz

Illustrator: Özge Alphan

There is nothing like getting lost in a good book!

Popular for her children’s novels, young author Melis Sena Yılmaz opens the doors of a colourful bookshop this time, inviting readers to a captivating adventure. She tells the growing up

Children's Books (ages 8-12) • Novel

WHERE THE NIGHTINGALES SING

Behiç Ak

Editor: Müren Beykan

Much loved for the distinctive children’s novels he writes and illustrates at the same time, Behiç Ak approaches a philosophical subject again with humour, exploring the relationships we establish with

Children's Books (ages 8-12) • Novel

STRANGE EVENTS IN CAREFREE CITY

Saliha Nilüfer

Illustrator: Özge Alphan

How many tons of water can a shirt drink?

Loved for her children’s books, author and translator Saliha Nilüfer brings everyday objects to life with a cheerful narrative. The story makes us think about the impact of our purchases

Children's Books (ages 8-12) • Novel

THE LAST GARDEN

Füsun Çetinel

Editor: Müren Beykan

A lush green oasis in the midst of concrete lives...

In her latest children’s novel, Füsun Çetinel draws attention to rapidly urbanizing neighbourhoods and the vanishing green spaces in the cities. She inspires courage and hope for the positive transformation

Children's Books (ages 8-12) • Novel

THE TENDER BREADSTICK

Çiğdem Sezer

Editor: Müren Beykan

Even wooden birds can sing when hearts rejoice with love.

Çiğdem Sezer, one of the multi-award-winning poets of our literature, tells the growing up story of a curious and brave child. While witnessing the life in the neighbourhood, the child

Children's Books (ages 8-12) • Novel

THE HEART OF THE STORY

Ömer Açık

The story of those who want to choose their books on their own...

Ömer Açık, who is loved for his compelling storytelling, opens up our book choices and reading tendencies to discussion. While questioning the “pressure to read” applied to children, he tells