Photo: Sofia Runarsdotter
Photo: Sofia Runarsdotter
Behrang Behdjou and Felipe Leiva Wenger are the authors of The Little Al-Fadji Stories series.
Behrang Behdjou and Felipe Leiva Wenger, both writers with multicultural backgrounds, explore themes of identity, family, and belonging in their work. Drawing from their Swedish-Iranian and Swedish-Chilean roots, they reflect on the challenges of navigating different cultures while emphasising empathy, connection, and personal growth. Their stories offer relatable perspectives, highlighting the importance of understanding and embracing diversity in everyday life.
Together, Behrang and Felipe create stories that resonate with young readers, encouraging them to understand themselves and others while fostering a sense of belonging and acceptance. Through their work, they aim to offer an engaging and meaningful perspective on growing up in multicultural settings.