Featuring colourful illustrations, simple explanations, and hands-on activities, the booklet introduces children to more than twenty artisanal practices, including glassblowing, ceramics, bizzilla lacework, metalwork, jewellery making, and perfumery.

Written with Dunstan Hamilton and illustrated by Christine Mizzi, X’Se Nagħżel? draws inspiration from the traditional quċċija concept, presenting tools and materials a child might pick and linking them to potential craft-based careers.

Each page highlights a different artisan profession through a short description and a colouring-in illustration designed to help children understand the skills involved.

The Foundation says the booklet forms part of its wider mission to safeguard Malta’s cultural heritage while encouraging younger generations to see crafts as both part of national identity and a meaningful career path. With several traditional crafts becoming increasingly at risk, the initiative also aims to inspire students to consider vocational routes offered by MCAST’s Institute for the Creative Arts and Institute for the Trades.

PSCD teachers have welcomed the booklet as a valuable addition to their teaching resources, helping children explore their talents, understand local craftsmanship, and learn about diverse professions.

The booklet will be distributed free of charge to all primary schools. This year it will be introduced in Years 3, 4, and 5, and from next year it will focus on Year 3. Additional online resources will be available at maltacrafts.org/students.