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Very excited about the upcoming Greek Myths to be released by Barefoot Books in May! You can be sure that these titles will become subjects for book groups and workshops through Storyteller Moon. To refresh your memories, here are the descriptions of these tales:
Demeter and Persephone: When Hades, the king of the Underworld, abducts young Persephone and imprisons her in his kingdom deep beneath the earth, her mother Demeter is stricken with grief. Demeter must summon a mother’s bravery to rescue her daughter from Hades’ clutches. Will Persephone ever see the light of day again?
Theseus and the Minotaur: King Minos and Queen Pasiphae’s son isn’t a child - he’s a monster. To keep him fed, his parents demand that every kingdom send seven youths to Crete each year in tribute. . . And they’re never heard from again. But Theseus is different. He’s determined to slay the Minotaur and make it back to Athens in one piece. But how can he best a blood-thirsty monster?
Orpheus and Eurydice: When Orpheus’ bride Eurydice is killed by a snakebite on their wedding day, Orpheus’s world is shattered. The young widower must journey to the Underworld to negotiate with Hades himself to win his bride back. Can love triumph over the dark power of the Underworld?
About the authors: Hugh Lupton has been a central figure in the British storytelling revival for more than thirty years. He tells myths, legends and folk tales from many cultures. His books include Tales of Wisdom and Wonder, The Story Tree, and The Adventures of Achilles and The Adventures of Odysseus, which he and Daniel Morden wrote and narrated together. He lives with his wife, Liz, in Aylsham, Norfolk, England. Daniel Morden has been a professional storyteller for over 20 years. His book Dark Tales from the Woods won the Tír na nÓg Children’s Book Prize in 2007. In 2006, Daniel and Hugh received the Classical Association’s Award for “the most significant contribution to the public understanding of the classics.” Daniel lives with his family in Abergavenny, Wales.
About the artist: Carole Hénaff is inspired by her travels and is never without her sketchbook. She studied theatrical literature in Paris before moving to Barcelona to study graphic design and illustration. Carole has illustrated children’s books in France and Spain, including Smara, which was awarded the Isaac Díaz Pardo Prize for Best Illustrated Book, 2006. She has also illustrated The Adventures of Achilles and The Arabian Nights for Barefoot Books
This new Barefoot Books release (available in March 2013), The Girl with a Brave Heart, is a Tale from Tehran.
"Shiraz, a kindhearted young girl growing up in Tehran, has a miserable life at home with her stepmother and stepsister, who treat her like a servant. When the wind blows Shiraz’s ball of wool into the garden next door, she spends the day helping and caring for the old lady who lives there, with miraculous results. Then her stepmother sends her own daughter off on the same mission . . . but will the results be the same?"
About the author: Rita Jahanforuz is a well-known and highly respected singer in Israel. Rita was born in Tehran, and her family emigrated to Israel in 1970 when she was eight. She never forgot her Persian origins and childhood memories, which inspired The Girl with a Brave Heart.
About the artist: Vali Mintzi was born in Romania and studied at the prestigious Bezalel Academy in Jerusalem. She works as an illustrator and graphic editor for the children's art magazine Enayim. Her vibrant and evocative style is influenced by painters including Bonnard, Hockney and Matisse.
The Girl with the Brave Heart was first published in Hebrew in Israel by Kinneret in 2010.
• Global Appeal: Israeli author Rita Jahanforuz is a hugely popular singer in the Middle East, with a world-wide following. Brought up in Tehran, she caused a sensation in 2011 with the release of her album "My Joys", in which she sang in her native language, Farsi. • Education Market: A traditional tale from a little-represented culture (Iran), this story offers a unique opportunity to combine traditional storytelling with an introduction to Iranian culture.
• Authenticity: Vali Mintzi's vibrant and expressive illustrations give young readers a true sense of the art and architecture of Iran.
Cabin fever setting in already? January is the perfect time for scheduling a Book Gathering/Open House at your home, or club meeting. Invite some friends over for tea & cookies, or wine & cheese, and browse a selection of Barefoot Books, hand & finger puppets, world music, cooperative games, craft kits and even some art. All through the month of January I am offering unique specials to all customers, and all attendees will get a free gift, no purchase required. Plus for scheduling the Book Gathering yourself, you can choose to accept free books or a discount on your personal order, or decide to make the an opportunity to gather free books for a school or library... and for everyone who attends your event and schedules (and holds) an event of their own by February 28th, you'll earn a $1 credit on any order in March. (if 10 friends schedule and hold an event, that $10 credit for you) If your event makes you curious enough to sign up and join my Barefoot Team selling these wonderful books and more, by February 28th, I will give you a free Barefoot Books World Atlas as a welcome gift. If your event makes one of your attendees curious enough to sign up and join my Barefoot Team, by February 28th, I will thank you with a free pack of Artists' Cards...and if two attendees sign up, two packs of Artists' Cards, and so on. Contact me today for more information. storyteller@fairpoint.net
