Waiting for the Dawn

This delicate, poetic picture book conveys the danger to both flora and fauna caused by forest fires.

This book plants one tree for every purchase.

The sun, the moon, and the rain have not been seen in the jungle for weeks, and everything is shrouded in a prolonged night. The animals of the forest, both diurnal and nocturnal--whether they run, fly, or swim, whether they roar or squawk--are deeply concerned. They no longer recognize their home and embark on a journey to discover why the dawn has not come.

Through the poetic text and the emotive use of color, Waiting for the Dawn draws our attention to the dire consequences of the Amazon’s exploitation and destruction, a phenomenon that has escalated in recent years due to the effects of climate change and tragically makes headlines each summer.

Educational backmatter created in collaboration with One Tree Planted will inspire both adults and children to contemplate the growing threat of forest fires and support organizations that protect the forests, which are the Earth’s lungs.

Fabiola Anchorena grew up between Peru and the United States, studied architecture, and is dedicated to illustration, mainly with nature as the protagonist. She has worked on initiatives linked to the textile sector and corporate design.

Since 2015, she has been a promoter of the Different Folks Co. project, where she brings together her creations made with different drawing, engraving, and sculpture techniques. Her book Waiting for Dawn won the XV Compostela International Prize for Illustrated Albums in 2022 and has been published in over half a dozen languages. In 2023, the project received the First National Prize for Best Published Children’s and Youth Books in Spain, awarded by the Ministry of Culture and Sports.