To See the Sea

Alma is fascinated by the sea, even though she has never seen it. Her father, a passionate storyteller, takes her on nightly journeys to meet fish, mermaids, seaweed, and sailors. After much planning, Alma and her dad travel to the coast. There, they will share more than just their excitement at seeing the sea.
Inspired by the song ‘Llevarte al mar’ by Honduran singer-songwriter Guillermo Anderson, Alma del mar tells the story of the millions of children who, for a variety of reasons, have been unable to leave their immediate surroundings; and that of their parents, who fight so that their children don’t lose the chance to dream.

Key points

2024 – Shortlisted for the UNICEF’s Children’s Literature Prize, France
2023 – Nominated for the Prix Bernard Versele Award, Belgium
2021 – Selected for the Prix des Incorruptibles Award, France
2018 – 100 Recommended Books Award, Cuatrogatos Foundation, USA
2016 – Selected for The White Ravens List

• The story celebrates oral tradition, imagination and the bond between parents and children.
• It addresses social and environmental issues such as economic migration, overfishing and ecology.