Maria Pyliotou: Love is the Only Word That Can Save All Others

Award-winning children's literature author Maria Pyliotou, who turned 90 in June, reflects on her life, which is inextricably linked to the history of Cyprus and Cypriot literature.

She refers to her childhood memories in Lefkoniko, World War II, and poverty. Her experience as a teacher inspired her to write and create for children. She talks about her love for poetry and writers such as Vasilis Michaelidis and Christos Chatzipapa.

Pyliotou also refers to Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the situation in Gaza. She emphasizes the importance of love and solidarity.

She talks about her husband, Achilleas Pyliotis, and their collaboration. She also mentions the success of her work "Our Castle" as a theatrical play.

Pyliotou emphasizes the need for free literature that embraces children with love and knowledge. She welcomes new children's literature authors such as Maria Olympiou and Kyriakos Stylianou.

She refers to the distinction of UNICEF's "Song of Joy". She thanks her family and friends for their support.

Finally, she emphasizes that love is the only word that can save all others.

Maria Pyliotou's autobiographical book "The Chronicle of a Teacher (from Lefkoniko Mesaorias)" is available at the offices of the Municipality of Lefkoniko.