Faeze Afsharina

The Walking Fly

'What if you couldn’t fly, but still dreamed of the sky?"

This picture book tells the story of a A tiny creature with big dreams. A fly who got injured playing sports. and the doctor tells him not to fly. But he still wants to travel, so he decides to hitch rides on different vehicles. Along the way, he faces challenges but learns to enjoy every step of the journey. He finds out that the best part isn’t just getting somewhere, but all the little moments along the way.

Author and illustrator

Faezeh Afsharnia is an illustrator, photographer and storyteller who took an unusual path, from studying mechanical engineering to exploring the world of visual arts and storytelling through different mediums. She’s always been curious about how things connect, and she loves mixing different fields together to discover new angles on herself and the world, often through play and experimentation.

What excites her most is creating worlds and characters that feel so real and relatable, they can touch hearts and maybe even shift perspectives.

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Email: faezeafsharnia@gmail.com


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