Songs of Motherhood Vol II - Cover Reveal
They say you should never judge a book by its cover and on the whole, I would agree. With Songs of Motherhood - Għanjiet l-Omm however, I think you’re safe to do just that.
Every year, Moira, our illustrator looks at the themes present in that year’s book and thinks of ways in which she can incorporate them in the characters that adorn the front (and back) cover. This, combined with the Mediterranean elements that frame the title of the book ensure the cover is relevant for its audience, and timeless. Mothers and motherly figures can see themselves reflected, can resonate with one of the characters and know that what lies between the pages is something that could belong to them too.
On the florals, Moira had this to say;
“I chose the galletta because it’s something that reminds me of my grandmother and my mother. My grandmother always grew large galletta plants in her backyard and my mum always has them around. Then the Maltese giant fennel is something I’ve come to appreciate when I lived abroad and in a cold, wet country I fantasised about dry hot Maltese rocks surrounded by sea and fennel. Finally the alkanet, is something that reminds me of my childhood but I also needed a little flower to dot around the larger ones, and there we go :) ”
The characters look at three themes that are new to this edition; community, identity, maternal loss and siblings.
Community is the feeling of being seen and acknowledged by one who understands what you’re going through. It’s that look, a nod or a hand up from another mother who empathizes with what you’re going through at the moment, because she knows what it is like first hand.
Identity is the struggle many new mothers go through as they transition (rather abruptly) into a new role that completely redefines them. Who am I now? Is the old me still inside? How do I discover who I’ve become, and will I love this new person? It’s a rite of passage that can impact us for years.
Maternal loss is the grief of a mother who loses her own mother, how the loss is perceived when one is transitioning into a maternal figure, while lacking the model one has always looked up to. It is certainly not easy, when you’re trying to be strong for your children while feeling the absence of the pillar you’ve always leaned on. A reminder to let our mothers know how much we love them when they are still with us.
Siblings is the theme that proves that love can never be divided, but it can be multiplied.
We hope this new cover strikes a chord with you too - whether it’s the warm and earthy palette, chosen by our designer Sarah, that evokes the embrace of all mums and those who behave as ones, or through the characters. We believe there is something between its pages for everyone to resonate with. Get the perfect gift for every mother to feel seen and appreciated, and continue your collection from last year’s edition.
You’re now able to pre-order Songs of Motherhood - Għanjiet l-Omm Vol II. Limited bundle offers available.
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Building on from Vol I, Volume II is a continuation of the stories that mothers don’t always tell. A reflection on the themes that attempt to share an understanding of motherhood, in all its different shades.
What is it like to be a mother?
To be a life source, a provider, a healer and a comfort? What is it like to give birth and look in a mirror, to see a different you beneath the familiar and unfamiliar lines and curves? And what does it feel like, to be surrounded by people and still feel the ache of loneliness? What makes a mother? A moment, an instinct, or the sum of all the roles we play for the most important people in our lives? It is easy to put motherhood in a box - and yet, this is never the whole story. There are songs that yearn to be sung; of love and the beauty, of grief, loneliness and the inescapable rush of time. We hope that within these pages you will find the voices that truly sing to your heart.
Xi tfisser li tkun omm?
Għajn ta’ sabar, faraġ u wens? X’jitqanqal fik meta tħares fil-mera l-ewwel darba wara li tkun wellidt u tilmaħ ir-riflessjoni tiegħek qalb sfumaturi familjari u ġodda fl-istess ħin? Xi tħoss meta tkun imdawra b’ċorma nies imma qalbek xorta tittaqqal b’sens qawwi ta’ solitudni? X’jagħmlek omm? Mument speċifiku, l-istint, jew il-ġabra sħiħa ta’ rwoli varji li nilbsu ta’ kuljum għall-għeżież tagħna? Faċli nagħtu definizzjoni lill-maternità, imma li tkun omm tmur lil hinn minn hekk. Fix-xquq ta’ madwarna u fit-tellieqa dejjiema kontra l-ħin, hemm ilħna li jixtiequ jgħannu għanjiet ta’ mħabba u ferħ; diqa u niket. Nittamaw li fost dawn il-paġni ssibu l-għanjiet li jiżfnu b’mod partikolari mar-ritmu ta’ qalbkom.
Paperback
126 pages in full colour
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