Sunetul culorilor

A blind teenage girl travels through a busy city's subway. She began to lose her sight at fifteen. As she moves between stops, her mind creates new worlds. Sounds help her sense these places. So do the colours she sees in her mind. Jimmy Liao draws huge animals and bright cities. He also draws scenes that seem like dreams.

This story with pictures speaks to children, teens and adults. It explores courage, hope and fears about what lies ahead. The girl's journey asks readers to pause and note what they sense. Liao pairs a poetic tale with colour art. Șerban Toader translated this edition from Chinese.

Liao writes and draws books and comes from Taiwan. His books reach readers of all ages. They blend fantasy with gentle, poetic themes. They have come out in dozens of languages. They have sold over three million copies.

He wrote and drew this book after doctors diagnosed leukaemia. His doctor said he would have a better chance of living after five years. Liao feared he would not live that long or finish the book. The story helped him think about his life during those years. He sought to give both himself and others hope. The girl bows with her white cane to express his thanks. Her bow thanks the friends who cared for him.