Ramutė Skučaitė, Jūratė Račinskaitė. Liepos mėnesį po liepa (Under the Linden Tree in July), Vilnius: Lithuanian Writers’ Union Publishing House, 2021. – 96 p. 

These children’s poems revolve around animals and the world they live in, the changing seasons, and the joys and concerns that come with them. The young readers will meet a fox, a mole, a hedgehog, a mouse, a snake and other characters. The poems feature an enchanting composition, subtle imagery, beautiful language and a rippling, melodic tone. Unobtrusively didactic, acutely honest and simple, the poems invite children to join an open dialogue about life as it is here and now, as well as “anywhere, any time”. Subtle, slightly melancholic, allegorical illustrations lend the poems an additional sense of space.

Ramutė Skučaitė (b. 1931) is a classic author of Lithuanian poetry. Among other prizes, she has been awarded the Lithuanian National Prize for Culture and Arts. She is a writer for both children and adults, translator, publicist, playwright and poet. Several generations have grown up with her poems, which are quoted, sung and recited. After celebrating a significant 90th anniversary, she remains highly creative and continues to share with readers her poems, which are full of talent and artistic impact.

Jūratė Račinskaitė (b. 1955) is the poet’s daughter , an artist, scenographer and illustrator who has collaborated on several Ramutė Skučaitė’s books and has won many Lithuanian as well as international prizes for her work. She is a keen participant in art exhibitions and symposiums both in Lithuania and abroad. Her works have been purchased by the Lithuanian Theatre, Music and Cinema Museum.

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