On the occasion of the Foire du Livre, we invited two exceptional authors:
Patryk Pufelski and Justyna Sokołowska with their book “Une maison en moi”

The 54th edition of the Foire du Livre invites literature lovers to reflect on our connection to the living, the real, and human solidarity through the theme “Habiter le monde,” with over 300 activities taking place at Tour & Taxis from March 13th to 16th.

“Une maison en moi” by Patryk Pufelski and Justyna Sokołowska

A snail, a dog, a gecko, a turtle, and a human. What do they have in common? Explore this touching and charmingly simple story about what a home is – and what matters most in it.

Max is a giant African snail. Until recently, he lived in Ukraine with a boy who would drive him around in a toy truck. Then they had to flee because of the war. Today, he shares a home with other animals forced to leave their homes: a dog whose owner passed away, an abandoned turtle, and a gecko, left behind by a girl who grew bored of it.

In this poetic book, true stories of adopted animals serve as a starting point to reflect on what is important for each of us. What is a home? Can you sometimes carry it with you, as a snail carries its shell? Is a house still a home when it is empty?

© “Une maison en moi” by P. Pufelski and J. Sokołowska

© “Une maison en moi” by P. Pufelski and J. Sokołowska

© “Une maison en moi” by P. Pufelski and J. Sokołowska

Patryk Pufelski (born in 1990)
He loves animals so much that, in addition to his writing activities, he works as a keeper at the Wrocław Zoo, the oldest zoo in Poland. He is also a member of the Ogniwo Cooperative of bookstores and cultural centers in Krakow. His book The Pavilion of Small Mammals won the O!Lśnienia 2022 award in the literature category and was named Book of the Month for January 2023 in Krakow. The book was also nominated for the Nike Literary Award and Book of the Year in the Debut category.

Justyna Sokołowska (born in 1983)
A graphic designer and illustrator, Justyna graduated from the Polish Studies Faculty at the University of Warsaw and the Graphic Design Faculty at the Warsaw Academy of Fine Arts. She mainly works on book design. Her graphic design project for the “Golden Stick” won an award at the Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice’s competition “Best Designed Book: Let’s Start with Children” and at the Polish section of the IBBY Book of the Year 2017 competition. She was the winner of the CLAIRVOYANTS 2018 competition. Her project The Double History of Jews in Podlasie was exhibited at the 2021 International Print Triennale in Kraków.

 Program
– Workshop, Exhibition, Book Signing –

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Exhibition “Une maison en moi” from March 13th to March 16th
➜ 243 – Shed 2

Friday – March 14 
Workshop “Ma maison à moi / Ma maison en moi“
Jardin d’enfants, 11:00-13:00
➜ 115 – Gare Maritime 

What is a house when it is empty, when it is no longer a home? What truly matters is what is inside us. A workshop around Max – a giant snail and his animal friends, all living with Patrick. With Patryk Pufelski and Justyna Sokołowska.

Saturday – March 15
Meeting “Ma maison à moi / Ma maison en moi”
Espace Famille 11:00-12:00
➜ 109 – Gare Maritime 

Presentation of a true story about a zoo keeper in Kraków who welcomed animals that had lost their homes into his care. Meeting in Polish, translated into French. With Patryk Pufelski and Justyna Sokołowska.

Sunday – March 16
Book Signing, 10:00-12:00 at Albin Michel
➜ 244 – Shed 2 
With Patryk Pufelski and Justyna Sokołowska

➜ See the fair map

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From Thursday, March 13th to Sunday, March 16th, 10:00-19:00
Night Session on Friday until 21:00


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