writing our dreams
Stories from Students at KÅ«tha Primary School
Writing our Dreams is a book that collects stories written by 23 students at KÅ«tha Primary School in Kitui County, Kenya, in 2023. The book editors and the coordinating school teachers worked with the students to write and illustrate narratives that showcase each students’ dreams and passions.
For this project, I worked as a designer and illustrator to transform students’ illustrations into this book, which we hope serve as a reminder of the power that each student holds in their voice and stories, and as inspiration for future generations of KÅ«tha Primary scholars and families.
Editorial Design • Illustration • Social Design
Kenya
Editors: Esther Milū, Victor Del Hierro, and Laura Gonzales
Coordinating teachers: Racheal Mūkeli Mūthangya, Faith Mwīnza, Angela Mūtūnga
Designer: Valentina Sierra
Book
book launch with the community
process highlights
illustration process
I digitized the children’s drawings that accompanied their stories, carefully translating their lines and textures into digital illustrations while preserving the originality and expressive character of their work.
editorial
design
I designed the cover, layout, and visual identity of the book, ensuring that the illustrations and stories complemented each other.