What makes us “us” and how does that change when someone new joins the group?

I illustrated a children book written by Venezuelan born Icelandic author Helen Cova.

VIÐ is a book with an important message about acceptance, courage and the richness that comes with living in an increasingly multicultural society. VIÐ deals with issues of immigration and Icelandic as a second language through the experiences of three girls who have grown up together and a new girl one who shows up at their school.

Við was nomiated for Reykjavik City’s Children’s Books Awards 2026 in the illustration category.

Við is published in Iceland by Karíba.

Buy it here.