Nila: The Elephant Who Had Two Hearts is a children’s story by Shahriar Alvandi, illustrated by Parisa Akbari, and published by Asemana Books on May 6, 2026.
ISBN: 978-1-997503-22-4
Language: English
In this powerful anti-war story for young readers, acclaimed writer Shahriar Alvandi joins forces with illustrator Parisa Akbari Shahraki to create a deeply moving and visually stunning book about peace, memory, and imagination.
Told with poetic sensitivity and quiet strength, the story invites children to see the world through a lens of empathy and hope. Akbari Shahraki’s magnificent creativity and eye-catching, surreal illustrations expand the emotional landscape of the narrative, transforming each page into a dreamlike space where tenderness resists violence.
Innovative, thought-provoking, and profoundly humane, this book is a celebration of peace-building through art — a story that speaks to both children and the adults who read with them.
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