'Red is beautiful'

The book we would have loved to write ourselves, which can fill any menstruating woman with courage.

Lucia Zamolo is a German illustrator and author of the book 'Red is Beautiful', which she illustrated and even handwritten herself. Yes, in Danish! Even though she is German herself. The book is both poetic and thought-provoking. It asks the questions that you yourself struggle with, especially as a newly menstruating woman - and which are often rooted in the taboo that menstruation still is.

Why do I blush a little when a tampon falls out of my bag?
Why do I tell my PE teacher that I'm sick when I have period pains instead of telling it like it is?

And through these questions, you are also led to the overarching and important question: Why on earth is menstruation a taboo?

Note: The book is sold here in Danish.
Author: Lucia Zamolo
Target group: 9-12 years old
Release date: August 7, 2025