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Journey Hardcover – Picture Book, Aug. 6 2013

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• Reading age 4 - 8 years
• Book 1 of 3 Journey Trilogy
• Print length 40 pages
• Language English
• Grade level Preschool - 3
• Lexile measure NP0L
• Dimensions 27.94 x 0.99 x 24.46 cm
• Publisher Candlewick
• Publication date Aug. 6 2013
• ISBN-10 0763660531
• ISBN-13 978-0763660536
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• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Candlewick; Illustrated edition (Aug. 6 2013)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0763660531
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0763660536
• Item weight ‏ : ‎ 499 g
• Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 27.94 x 0.99 x 24.46 cm
• #55 in Children's Books on Travel
• #306 in Children's Books on Self-Esteem & Self-Respect
• #353 in Children's Books on Arts & Photography

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Aaron becker.

Born in Baltimore, Aaron Becker moved to California to attend Pomona College where he scored his first illustration job designing t-shirts for his water polo team. Since then, he's traveled to Kenya, Japan, Sweden, and Tahiti backpacking around while looking for good things to eat and feeding his imagination. He now lives with his family in Amherst, MA where he's busy at work on his next book project. You can find out more about what he's been up to lately at storybreathing.com.

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Follow a girl on an elaborate flight of fancy in a wondrously illustrated, wordless picture book about self-determination — and unexpected friendship. A lonely girl draws a magic door on her bedroom wall and through it escapes into a world where wonder, adventure, and danger abound. Red marker in hand, she creates a boat, a balloon, and a flying carpet that carry her on a spectacular journey toward an uncertain destiny. When she is captured by a sinister emperor, only an act of tremendous courage and kindness can set her free. Can it also lead her home and to her heart’s desire? With supple line, luminous color, and nimble flights of fancy, author-illustrator Aaron Becker launches an ordinary child on an extraordinary journey toward her greatest and most exciting adventure of all.

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This is a beautiful wordless picture book following a young girl through her imagination to a world where things don't always work out as she expects. She has to think fast, but with a little creative problem solving and a lot of imagination she's able to discover just what she was looking for—a friend. A fresh take on a journey with elements vaguely reminiscent of Where the Wild Things Are and Harold and the Purple Crayon!

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Aaron Becker learned while living in Granada, Spain, that many of the city’s stone churches had at one point been mosques and, before that, Roman ruins. Which got him thinking: What wisdom can something as still as a rock share with the rest of us? While he could only guess at the answer, he does have some experience with these ancient fragments of earth. After all, the house where he grew up in Baltimore was built from, you guessed it, stone. Aaron Becker lives in western Massachusetts.

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Publisher: Candlewick | ISBN-13: 9780763660536

What to Expect: A Wordless Adventure

Sometimes there are no words to describe a book. And sometimes, there are no words in the actual book itself. Journey is one of those books—it’s both wordless and wondrous.

When a young girl draws a magic door on her bedroom wall and goes through it with her red marker, she leaves a drab-colored world and enters a magical world filled with color and adventure. Using a colored marker, she creates ways to navigate this unknown place: a boat, a balloon, a flying carpet, and a tandem bike. Amongst the world’s beauty, there is also danger, and an evil emperor captures the girl. How will she escape? How will she return home?

No spoiler here, but an unexpected friendship is the outcome of this incredibly gorgeous tale told only by the artwork on the pages. The little girl is adventurous, courageous, and kind and knows how to have fun. She will inspire you to take your own imaginative journey if you can tear yourself away from this incredible book.

The first book in a trilogy, Journey by Aaron Becker, won a most prestigious award—a Caldecott Honor Book in 2014.

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Aaron Becker has worked as an artist in the film and animation industry, where he helped define the look and feel of characters, stories, and the movies they become a part of. With Journey, he has created characters and worlds of his very own, using traditional materials and techniques. Aaron Becker lives with his wife, daughter, and cat in Amherst, Massachusetts.

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The Journey Trilogy Hardcover – November 7, 2017

• Reading age 4 - 8 years
• Print length 120 pages
• Language English
• Grade level Preschool - 3
• Dimensions 11 x 1.75 x 9.75 inches
• Publisher Candlewick
• Publication date November 7, 2017
• ISBN-10 0763695378
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• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Candlewick; Slp edition (November 7, 2017)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 120 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0763695378
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0763695378
• Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 8 years
• Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.1 pounds
• Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 11 x 1.75 x 9.75 inches
• #27,367 in Children's Fantasy & Magic Books
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Born in Baltimore, Aaron Becker moved to California to attend Pomona College where he scored his first illustration job designing t-shirts for his water polo team. Since then, he's traveled to Kenya, Japan, Sweden, and Tahiti backpacking around while looking for good things to eat and feeding his imagination. He now lives with his family in Amherst, MA where he's busy at work on his next book project. You can find out more about what he's been up to lately at storybreathing.com.

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After years of relying on self-care and wellness to navigate poverty, addiction, and discontent, Gordon acknowledged her struggles and asked for help in doing battle with them. With the help of her community, the New York native relocated to Florida, where she was not only able to get the help needed for her physical and mental healing but also create a three-day retreat in her home for those seeking affordable mental health support. 

Completely altering her views on wellness and communal healing, Gordon’s experience unveiled the power that can be found within community. As a queer Black woman, she was particularly interested in the ways healing modalities present themselves within marginalized communities. While the term “hood wellness” partially refers to her own budget-friendly approach to self-care, Gordon explains that “hood” represents more than just a socioeconomic status. 

“The hood is really multifunctional in the sense that in literal terms [it represents] my location. Where I live has everything to do with my ability to care for myself…my hood plays a part in my safety and my comfort, my amenities and all of that,” she said. “So housing is always going to be a conversation [that comes up,] but also, ‘hood’ comes up in its communal sense.” 

Going beyond the inner-city connotations often associated with the word “hood,” Gordon’s philosophy highlights the community that can be found within a neighbor hood. 

“In any hood I’ve ever been to, there are always people who become sources of information and resources. Whether you’re trying to cash in your food stamps, or you need to know which bus goes to what building, there is always somebody in that tenement, or on that block or in that neighborhood that would [offer a little bit of guidance],” Gordon explained, adding, “it is in those ways, where [a] hood becomes unique.”  

Understanding the nuances of the Black experience, the Kirkus Star-awarded book features the tales of other contributors recounting their own physical and mental wellness journeys, showcasing how wellness practices can impact one’s relationship with their body, identities and rights. From terminal illness and police violence to embracing gender identity in a society that consistently undermines and attacks trans and queer rights, each story reflects current America’s extreme political, racial, and gender climates while challenging similarly oppressive systems deeply rooted in the health and wellness industries.

“As their stories unfold, we see this pattern where some voices are underappreciated because of their intersection, and that impacts not just the community, but also the individuals,” said Gordon, highlighting the contributions of activists like Claudette Colvin and Tarana Burke in the book. “It’s in this way that wellness tends to intersect and really have an impact on us based on our identities, our communities, and how much [we] have to actually fight for [our] rights.” 

Significantly, Gordon is clear that “Hood Wellness” is not a wellness guide. Describing herself as an “explorer who takes good notes” instead of an expert, the author hopes her and other contributors’ wellness explorations inspire readers to explore what the concept of self-care and wellness might look like for themselves.

“My wellness is hood; my wellness is ugly. I like candles and bubbles and all that s–t. But also, I like the unique information that I [can] only get from home…from community,” Gordon explained. “I want people to know that ‘Hood Wellness’ is truly an experience. It is funny. It is thought-provoking. It’s emotional on both ends. And I think that people are going to be really surprised by how inspired and entertained they walk away.”

Haniyah Philogene is a multimedia storyteller and Lifestyle writer for theGrio covering all things culture. With a passion for digital media, she goes above and beyond to find new ways to tell and share stories.

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April 25, 2024

Keke Palmer’s New Memoir, ‘Master Of Me,’ Explores Her Journey Back To Herself

Palmer's book covers boundaries, unconditional love, forgiveness, self-worth, motherhood, career, spirituality, and more.

Global entertainer Keke Palme will release her new book, Master of Me , November 19.

The memoir chronicles the actress’s journey as she uncovers her true self-worth. According to the book’s description, Palmer candidly shares her life struggles , delving into challenges surrounding boundaries, unconditional love, forgiveness, and self-worth.

“Right when it seemed like all the pieces were coming together and Keke was living her dream life, her world got derailed,” the description reads. “…She was faced with the hardest challenge yet and was forced to look inward to find an even greater depth and understanding of herself.”

Through an exploration of life, career, and spirituality, the singer guides readers through how enduring difficulties leads to true performance, power, and purpose. Aiming to detail her journey of rediscovering herself while navigating motherhood, work, and relationships, the Nope actress shares strategies she has developed to harness vulnerability and master her own life.

“This book means growth to me,” Palmer told People . “It signifies the next chapter of my life. It imparts the wisdom I’ve learned with the earnesty of knowing that I’m still changing.” She added, “This book is my honest revelations of how I’m staying afloat.” The Password host mentioned “Master of Me” will have readers laughing as they venture through her thoughts and self-reflections.

I got tea, boo! Excited to share 'Master of Me' with y'all. Reflecting on my journey from 21 till now growth is everything, right? I'm hitting the road, but I wanna hear from YOU. Where should I go next? Drop your city below. Pre-order 'Master of Me' now on… pic.twitter.com/8hYEsARHd7 — Keke Palmer (@KekePalmer) April 24, 2024

Palmer, 30, has built an impressive empire for herself. As previously mentioned by BLACK ENTERPRISE , was an honorees for the 2024 Webby Awards. In 2023, she became the first Black woman to receive an Emmy for Outstanding Host for a Game Show. She also won an Emmy in 2021 for Outstanding Actress in a Short Form Comedy or Drama Series for the Facebook Watch series Turnt Up With the Taylors .

Master of Me is available to pre-order now, with personalized surprises included .

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Afghan Filmmaker Roya Sadat on Her Journey Filming the Journey of Women Opposing the Taliban in Hot Docs Title ‘The Sharp Edge of Peace’

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Eminent Afghanistan filmmaker Roya Sadat had quite the journey while filming “ The Sharp Edge of Peace ,” which has its world premiere at Hot Docs .

The film follows four women leaders, Fatima Gailani, Fawzia Koofi, Habiba Sarabi and Sharifa Zumati, who risk their lives and receive death threats, as they find a way to sit at the negotiating table with the Taliban to ensure justice for women.

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The filming process for “The Sharp Edge of Peace” began in 2020, when Kabul was a dangerous place ahead of the U.S. troops’ withdrawal and the impending return of the Taliban. Access to government and civil institutions was often restricted or impossible. The presence of the four women protagonists at the negotiation panel heightened their security risks, and filming them presented numerous obstacles. Securing permits and coordinating with the negotiation team brought weeks of uncertainty. And alongside producer Leslie Thomas (“The Prosecutors”), Sadat and her team reached out to international bodies for assistance, seeking help from government contacts to assert their rights as independent filmmakers.

The film was finally completed against the odds. “This film would not have been made if Leslie Thomas, the producer of the film, and Aziz Deldar my life companion and the brave team who stood together at the height of Kabul’s insecurity, were not in this challenging journey,” Sadat said.

However, there is no chance for “The Sharp Edge of Peace” to be exhibited in Afghanistan for the foreseeable future. “The Taliban is in control in Afghanistan and they have deprived women of their most basic rights. If gender apartheid were officially recognized in the world, gender apartheid would be taking place in Afghanistan, and in this situation, how could a film that talks about women’s resistance be allowed to be shown there? Our film, like ourselves, is in exile, and I am sure that one day it will be screened in Kabul’s Ariana Cinema, as well as in Herat, Kabul and Kandahar, when our homeland is free again,” Sadat said.

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