At a glance
Written by Aneeta Prem MBE, founder of Freedom Charity. First published in 2016 by Prem Publishing. ISBN 978-0-9569751-5-7. Foreword by Miriam Margolyes OBE. Illustrated by Robyn Neild.
Read the book overview →Press, festivals and rights
A story with literary and public purpose.
Verified information for journalists, broadcasters, festival programmers, publishers, translators and adaptation professionals interested in Cut Flowers and Aneeta Prem’s work.
Why it matters
The novel gives young readers safe fictional distance from FGM/C while showing that their role is to tell a trusted adult—not to investigate abuse. It is supported by safeguarding, teaching and legal information.
See the safeguarding impact →Evidence and law
Use the sourced WHO classification, government mandatory-reporting guidance and protection-order information. Statistics are attributed to current primary sources.
Open the law guide →Images and interviews
View genuine book artwork, launch photographs and images of Aneeta Prem with supporters. Aneeta is available for informed comment on FGM/C, forced marriage, dishonour abuse and safeguarding education.
Interview and festival themes
Why fiction can reveal hidden harm; what friends notice before institutions do; writing difficult subjects without exploiting victims; and how storytelling can support prevention.
Invite Aneeta to speak →Publishing and adaptation
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