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Genius Animals – An Interactive Non-Fiction Picture Book Reading
Which animal can smell underwater? Which animal has the longest ears relative to its size? Ever wonder why a cat’s eyes glow at night? Author Lena Anlauf has compiled the most exciting facts and stories about noses, ears and eyes from the animal kingdom, while illustrator Vitali Konstantinov introduces us to the individual animals in impressive portraits.
This collection of special species from around the world is celebrating the diversity in nature. It has been translated into eight languages, and has received numerous awards, including the International Youth Library's “White Raven” as well as distinctions such as the “Best German Book Design” and the German Children's Book Award.
Lena and Vitali will present their Genius Animals series with an interactive reading for the whole family and all senses. After the reading, anyone who wants to can draw their own super-ears-eyes-nose animal!
Lena Anlauf is a German author and book designer whose books have won numerous awards and have been translated into eight languages. She is staying in Reykjavík in March 2026 as Writer-in-residence selected by the Goethe-Institut. After studying book studies and philosophy, she is now researching historical picture books alongside her writing and working as editorial director for children’s and young adult literature at the German publishing house "kunstanstifter".
Vitali Konstantinov is a German author, illustrator and comic artist. He studied architecture, graphic art, painting, and art history and has been writing and illustrating books for more than 20 years, which have been published in 40 countries. His work has earned the title "Best German Book Design" and he won the "German Children’s Book Prize 2025" for his illustrations in "Genius Eyes – A Curious Animal Compendium". Vitali also presents his books worldwide at interactive readings and workshops.
For further information contact:
Guðrún Elísa Ragnarsdóttir, project manager
gudrun.elisa.ragnarsdottir@reykjavik.is | 411 6145