Isol is an Argentinian author and illustrator of children’s books. She has won the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award, has twice been selected as a finalist for the Hans Christian Andersen Award, and has won a Golden Apple at the Bratislava Biennial of Illustration. With over 20 titles published in various languages, her specialty is narration through the dialogue between image and word. Isol lives with her family in Buenos Aires. Lawrence Schimel is a full-time author, writing in both Spanish and English, who has published over 120 books in a wide range of genres. He is also a prolific literary translator. He lives in Madrid.
“Existing alongside Leilah’s beautiful, orderly village is another, chaotic world called the Other Side... Inspired by a traditional hand-embroidered shawl that she received on a visit to Palestine, Isol’s eye-catching, unique illustrations feature photographs of its patterns; the outward-facing side is the backdrop to Leilah’s village, while the reverse sets the scene for the Other Side... [A] clever, playful tale... Whimsical and imaginative.” * Kirkus Reviews * “Brilliantly realized, this is a charming, unusual fable of two worlds, each the reverse of the other but ever in balance.” * Booklist * An embroidered shawl’s underside represents an alternate realm in this inventive picture book... Celebrates the fascinating reverse side of intricate stitching patterns. * Publishers Weekly *