Oren Leibowitz - Tuesday

WINNER of Scottish Association of Writers 2020

self published book category

by Rosemary Hector (Author), Kirralee Fisher (Illustrator)

Edinburgh baffles Oren Leibowitz — it’s cold, he has no idea what a Scottish thistle is and the other kids have strange food in their school lunch boxes. Some bully him in the playground, while others try to understand why he’s different.

Oren and his family recently migrated to Scotland. Actually, he’s a refugee and all too aware of what that means. He’s trying to understand his new home, but also wants to hold onto precious memories from his old life.

Oren is a children's book for 10 year olds of all ages. It is a great little read of 48 pages, with black and white illustrations inspired by street art and akin to what you might find in a graphic novel.

Please contact me if you would like to purchase the book.

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Oren [2018, analogue & digital illustration, 15 cm x 21 cm]

Oren's Rowan Tree [2018, analogue & digital illustration, 15 cm x 21 cm]

Opa's Mulberry Tree [2018, analogue & digital illustration, 15 cm x 21 cm]

School of Wasps [2018, analogue & digital illustration, 15 cm x 21 cm]

Knight [2018, analogue & digital illustration, 15 cm x 21 cm]

Questions for Discussion

Why is Oren's scarf so important to him?

Oren’s mother used the word ‘nonchalant’ to describe how Oren should act in front of Stephen. Do you think this is good advice?

Oren remembers a mulberry tree from home, and today he learns about the rowan tree in Scotland. Do you have a favourite tree? Can you describe it? Why is it special to you?

Why do you think Oren’s mother kept asking him about the packed lunches the other children brought to school?

Oren observes his world and he thinks a lot. He grew up speaking a different language before he came to Scotland although his mother speaks English. How do you know this? What do you think might happen to the grasp Oren has on the language he used when he was younger?

Do you think Oren enjoyed break times?

Oren refers to the Centre. What do you think the Centre is?

Do you agree with Oren’s Opa who has said that ‘Peace starts with a smile’?

Stephen is a bully. How do you recognise this? He and Oren are not using swords, of course, but on the bus, Oren remembered a move his father had taught him during sword play. What was the move? Do you think this is a good approach when dealing with a bully?

How many differences between Oren’s home and Scotland can you identify in the story? Why do you think the person at the Centre suggested Oren said ‘It’s a long story’ when asked for his story?

When, and to whom do you think Oren would tell his story of how he came to Scotland?

Oren Leibowitz - Tuesday

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