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When will the book be ready?
- Gaza Girl is now complete and will be released globally during the first half of 2026 (see regions listed further down in FAQ). Initial release has begun in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, UK, and USA. Orders are being accepted and shipping will begin in the second and third weeks of March.
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When will I receive my purchase?
Orders from the initial release in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, UK, and USA will begin shipping in the second and third weeks of March 2026 and will be dispatched as a priority to arrive by the end of March. After that time, even though orders will be processed within two to three days, distribution centre times (printing, packing, and delivery) will vary depending on location. Supporters will be kept updated regarding delivery. And you are always welcome to contact us.
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In which countries will the book be available?
Initially, Gaza Girl will be available for purchase directly through this page in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, UK, and USA.
Soon after, it will be available throughout the European Union, in countries such as France, Greece, Italy, Spain, Germany, Norway, Ireland, etc.
Shortly after, an Arabic release will be available for shipping in the Middle East, Northern Africa, and the Levant, to countries such as UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, and Palestine.
We are also working on South African, South American, and Asian releases to include regions such as China, Hong Kong, India, Singapore, Japan, South Korea, South Africa, Brazil, and Mexico.
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How is profit distributed?
All profit from sales of Gaza Girl will be shared equally as follows:
1/3 to the artist - Safaa Odah - to support her and her work.
1/3 to facilitate the opening of an art hub - managed by Safaa Odah - providing art supplies, mentorship, and a welcoming community space for people of all ages to come together to interact, to create, to find comfort, and to encourage emotional expression through art. 1)
1/3 to the author and creator - Ilura Press - to continue funding projects like Gaza Girl and the many other projects and publications Ilura has supported or produced for socially aware and responsible individuals and organisations. 2)
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1) or a similar initiative or charity, for instance, but not limited to, a fund, scholarship, or internship to support emerging Palestinian writers and artists, or for support to registered aid organisations providing medical supplies and housing assistance.
2) as with all charitable and fundraising publications that Ilura Press has been involved in, no director or employee has received a wage or any remuneration for their involvement in creating Gaza Girl.
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Can I contact Ilura Press?
Yes, you can contact us about purchases or personal enquiries using the contact form below.
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Who should I contact if I want to place a large order of books?
If you are interested in purchasing a large quantity of books for your organisation, retail outlet, project, or as gifts, please contact us via the contact form below.
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I'd like to help further in some way, is that possible?
Yes. If you feel you have something to offer or to suggest, or you are interested in partnering with Ilura Press, we'd be delighted to hear from you. Ilura Press has functioned on the strength of many passionate and dedicated supporters, volunteers, and interns over the years to successfully produce some very special projects that would not have been possible without their contribution and support.
Please use the 'Contact Form' below, and include a brief description about you and your interest. We will respond soon.
Gaza Girl
An illustrated book for all ages
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AboutGaza Girl is the result of an eighteen-month collaboration between Ilura Press and Palestinian artist Safaa Odah. Gaza Girl is an illustrated story for all ages, suitable for children, and indeed should be shared with children. Created under extreme adversity, it reaches from beneath the rubble of pain and suffering to convey hope, compassion, and love.
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Background"I was so happy to receive your message. It filled me with your warmth and understanding. I would be delighted to work on the book." Safaa Odah (October 2024, translated from Arabic)
Gaza Girl was adapted from an unpublished manuscript, developed to reflect the life of a child in a refugee camp – a child who refuses to abandon love and hope when everything else has been taken away or destroyed. As the book neared completion, the decision to remove the text marked a pivotal moment. The images could now speak for themselves. Safaa had brought to life a story and a character that was universally accessible and endearing. It had become a story that was fully inclusive, a story without borders. |
The JourneyThe friendship, the trust, the challenges - waiting anxiously for images to arrive. It was never known where Safaa was at any time, only that her life was in constant danger. At times her art and supplies were lost or destroyed. At times she was forced to draw on tent walls. At the worst of times, weeks would go by without contact, and at the most extreme of times Safaa lost nine family members and friends during a particularly hostile air-strike. She apologised for not being able to draw.
It was Safaa’s resilience and determination, her need to keep breathing life into her own soul through her art, that carried the project to its completion. |
Benefits and OutcomesProfit from sales of Ilura Press titles contributes to the ongoing charitable and socially responsible projects that Ilura Press is involved in. In this instance, a large percentage of the profit from the sales of Gaza Girl will directly support Safaa Odah and her creative endeavours, as well as assisting Safaa to set up a community space in Palestine for people of all ages to come together to interact, to create, and to find comfort and emotional expression through art.
A detailed breakdown of the distribution of profit is outlined in 'Frequently Asked Questions' (below). |
Support the Project
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By ordering Gaza Girl, you are helping Ilura Press raise funds for the Gaza Girl project.
If you wish to support the project further, you can add an extra donation to your order.
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'Gaza: "Sickening normalisation" of suffering, amid attacks on people and aid convoys' | UN News (1)
'"Gaza now has the highest number of child amputees globally." "[And] they're undergoing surgery without anaesthesia."'
'The levels of death and destruction in Gaza are without parallel in recent times.' | UN Secretary-General António Guterres (2)
'. . . attacks are part of an endless catalogue of horrors'.
'The world is experiencing a surge in violence not seen since the post-World War II era.' | Peace Research Institute Oslo (3)
'. . . the global security landscape is not improving, it’s fracturing.'
'"Gaza now has the highest number of child amputees globally." "[And] they're undergoing surgery without anaesthesia."'
'The levels of death and destruction in Gaza are without parallel in recent times.' | UN Secretary-General António Guterres (2)
'. . . attacks are part of an endless catalogue of horrors'.
'The world is experiencing a surge in violence not seen since the post-World War II era.' | Peace Research Institute Oslo (3)
'. . . the global security landscape is not improving, it’s fracturing.'
Frequently Asked Questions
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(1) United Nations <https://news.un.org/en/story/2024/12/1158176>
(2) United Nations <https://news.un.org/en/story/2025/08/1165734>
(3) Peace Research Institute Oslo <https://www.prio.org/news/3616>
(2) United Nations <https://news.un.org/en/story/2025/08/1165734>
(3) Peace Research Institute Oslo <https://www.prio.org/news/3616>
