Children's book conquers adults' minds from Africa to Australia

Provided by Irena Kobald

Provided by Irena Kobald Source: Provided by Irena Kobald

Children and adults around the world now read the book My Two Blankets by Austrian born Australian Irena Kobald. Like the little protagonist of the book, Irena knows on her own experience how hard it is to settle in and find yourself in a new society. 3 years after the launch of the book we talk to the author about the success of her first tale.



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