Histria Books is pleased to announce the release of My Gift by Raluca Sirbu and illustrated by Alisa Barannik. This book is published by Histria Kids, an imprint of Histria Books dedicated to outstanding works for children that both educate and entertain.
My Gift is a clever and enchanting story that transforms a difficult chapter of history into a magical tale children can understand. Set in a country shaped like a heart, where storytelling was once forbidden, a brave girl uses a magical box to share three secret tales, bringing hope and joy to her people. Inspired by Romania’s communist past, the book explores themes of courage, friendship, and the power of imagination, showing how stories can illuminate even the darkest times.
Raluca Sirbu grew up in Romania, inventing her own stories when books were scarce. Now based in New Jersey, she writes children’s books that spark imagination while introducing young readers to history in a gentle, meaningful way.
Illustrator Alisa Barannik, from Ukraine, began her artistic career in ceramics before turning to illustration. After relocating to Lisbon in 2022, she started bringing stories to life through her art, capturing both the magic of childhood and the wonder hidden in everyday life.
My Gift by Raluca Sirbu 36 pp., ISBN 978-1-59211-556-3, is available at HistriaBooks.com and from all major book retailers. It is also available as an eBook. Titles published under the various imprints of Histria Books are distributed worldwide by the Independent Publishers Group (IPG).