"Truths, dreams and peace" by Demetra Socratous

A playful, poetic wandering in children's truths, dreams and peace.

Demetra Socratous presents her poetry collection titled ‘Truths, dreams and peace’ and illustrated by Charalambos Epaminondas, through a joyful sequence of interactive activities.

The poetry collection has been awarded by the Cyprus IBBY – Cyprus Association of Children's and Young Adults' Books, standing out for the originality, the playfulness of the lyrics and the joy of life conveyed through the poems, portraying children’s everyday life situations but also serious issues, always in an authentic, honest and supportive context respecting the child. It is approved by the Ministry of Education and Culture.

Demetra Socratous is a primary school teacher, a drama facilitator, a human rights and peace trainer. She was the Coordinator of the ‘Youth and Culture’ Workshop of Pafos 2017 Cultural Capital of Europe back to 2012, as well as the co-Coordinator of the Cyprus Youth Network of the European Cultural Parliament. She writes tales, short stories and poetry, being awarded in Greece and Cyprus. She published the book ‘Mary and the White Pea’ on the special topic of children’s cancer constitutes and the poetry collection ‘Truths, Dreams and Peace’ which has been awarded by the Cyprus IBBY - Cyprus Association of Children's and Young Adults' Books (2016).