num_pages: 56
description: Through three all-ages fairy tales of kindness and acceptance presented in English and Romanian Alia Terra: Stories from the Dragon Realm draws from personal experiences Romanian folklore with Dacian roots and our fundamental needto believe in ourselves. Richly illustrated by Michigan artist Matthew Spencer in shades of color and gender the words of Ava Kelly assure that we all belong.Alia Terra: Basme din Trmul Dragonilor conine trei poveti diverse pentru toate vrstele.Ava Kellys book of bilingual Romanian/English fairytales is both necessary and a delight. While queer writing is being suppressed in many countries of Eastern Europe this volume offers comfort and consolation with queer-normative stories that reach back to the familiar themes of childhood and provide renewed hope. Mages princesses and above all dragons populate the world of Alia Terra richly illustrated by Matthew Spencer. Characters go against expectations and learn to live true to themselves: curses turn into blessings flying creatures find a new beginning underwater and even love acquires new meaning. From aromanticism to nonbinary gender LGBTQIA themes in Alia Terra are always portrayed with a gentle kindness that we need in our lives and an eager resilient confidence. Read the stories and share them with your loved ones! - Bogi Takcs Hugo and Lambda Award-winning author
language: English
title: Alia Terra: Stories from the Dragon Realm
publisher: Atthis Arts, LLC