Olivia Dares
Publisher: Luitingh-Sijthoff
A poetic book about the importance of choosing yourself and learning how to say ‘no’
There is nothing that Olivia does not dare – until she starts swimming lessons and has to face the diving board. On the day of her swimming exam, it seems even higher than usual. Slowly, she climbs up the steps, her legs shaking. Then she does something very brave… In dreamy
sentences and enchanting illustrations, Miriam Bouwens tells the story of a girl who discovers that being brave sometimes means choosing your
own path.
‘In her beautiful images, Bouwens navigates between reality and fantasy.’ – Trouw
‘It’s wonderful how Miriam Bouwens shows that it’s not bad that you do not dare everything and that standing up for yourself is allowed and important (…) More than a success.’ – Kinderboekenrijk
