Green White Red (Book)

Green White Red is a 64-page young adult story book published by Hayykitap in July 2025. The book centers on the daily life and struggle for hope of Abdullah and his daughter Fatima in Gaza and Jerusalem. It is the 1092nd volume in the Genç-Hikâye series and falls under the literature category, edited by Belgin Sunal.

The book focuses on the lives of Abdullah and his daughter Fatima. Despite their home being destroyed, they maintain their hearts and live with integrity. Though unarmed and defenseless, they resist the hardships of life. Their characters are highlighted through acts of sharing and mutual aid; feeding a baby kitten and planting olive seeds are portrayed as symbols of hope and solidarity.

The work employs a fairy-tale-like narrative. A symbolic language woven with colors and natural elements poetically conveys the reality experienced by the characters. The narration progresses through simple yet powerful sentences, making it easy for readers to form an emotional connection.

The setting of the work is in Gaza and Jerusalem. Through depictions of cities affected by war and scenes of children and women flying kites on holiday mornings, the social and cultural atmosphere of the region is conveyed.

Colors are used symbolically in the work: olive green signifies spring, dawn red signifies mornings, and snow white signifies joy. These colors reinforce the book’s themes of hope and life, adding meaning to the characters’ experiences through its fairy-tale narrative.

The work especially explores themes of hope, solidarity, and human values. Central themes include continuing life amid war and destruction, sharing, and investing in the future. Abdullah and Fatima are portrayed as enduring the devastation around them with moral integrity, embodying the effort to preserve life and protect the future.