Out now!
January 2026
Een vogel op de vlucht
Meet Juji – a brave little songbird from Afghanistan. When his best friend Alia has to flee her country, Juji travels with her. Until they lose each other along the way...
A hopeful picture book based on a true story that celebrates diversity in culture and language.
With a free teaching pack for use in schools: see here
Download Juji's welcome song!
Upcoming events:
In the upcoming weeks Sarah and Marieke will be presenting their new book, Een Vogel op de Vlucht, at book presentations and a literary festival: everyone is welcome!
- Book presentation: Wednesday 25 February, 15.00-17.00 in Library Boekelberg (Koekelberg) - see flyer below
- Book presentation : Sunday 1 March, 14.30 in children's bookshop Pardoes (Mechelen) - see here for more information and free registration
- Workshop for children: Saturday 28 February, KABAAL children's book festival, Muntpunt (Brussel) - more information and the programme is available here
Een Vogel op de Vlucht is a warm and comforting picture book that gently introduces young readers to complex themes such as loss, adjustment and hope. Beautiful!
Jan Stevens, redacteur jongeren.boekensite.gent
This picture book is truly indispensable in every classroom, nursery and bookcase
Review from Stoerleesvoer.nl
© Saskia Vanderstichele
About Sarah
Sarah Reader Harris is a British author who has lived in Belgium for many years and has published numerous children's books. Her books often feature animals searching for a home, including a series about a sheep who feels she does not belong in the flock.