Woven

Woven is a children's book written by Tom Haviv and illustrated by Sibba Hartunian. It centers on two girls who live in a town where everyone's hair is braided together, and the narrative and design reflect that: the book’s two stories (begun from either side) connect at the center when the characters unite. With a design concept that addresses ideas of both community and independence, Woven, in the author’s words, “helps us remember that no matter how alone we might sometimes feel, we’re all truly connected.” Vibrant and expressive illustrations work in harmony with drop cap letters, non-linear text lines, and hand-drawn cursive to create a world that feels both classic and thoroughly contemporary.