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- Teaches children kindness and respect for the traditions and beliefs of others, an especially powerful message when they are surrounded by so much divisive and hateful rhetoric.
- A powerful resource in classrooms, libraries, and faith communities.
- Vivid linocut illustrations by award-winning illustrator Sue Todd.
About the author
Laura Alary believes in writing stories that make us bigger on the inside. She is constantly reading and wondering and learning so that she can keep up with all the questions her children ask—especially about science and life on Earth. She grew up in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and currently lives in Toronto with her three children.
Sue Todd is an award-winning illustrator living in Toronto.
Summary
“In a divided world where the stories we tell often exclude those who are different, Laura Alary offers us a beautiful legend large enough for all people to see themselves in its words. Here is a delightfully illustrated book with a tale that promises to heal divisions and bring us together.” —Sandy Eisenberg Sasso, author of many award-winning children's books including God's Paintbrush and In God's Name
Mira is a girl with big questions. She knows two different stories about the way the world came to be. Which story is right? Can they both be right? Is there room for more than one way to think about the world and our place in it? Follow her on an inspiring journey as she discovers a story big enough to include everyone. Along the way, Mira learns to respect and revere the traditions and beliefs of others. Teach children kindness and acceptance with this beautifully illustrated and compelling tale. It is sure to keep young ones enthralled. Ages 8 and up.
Foreword
- Online campaign featuring social media images with blurbs and reviews of the book as well as designed graphics of select excerpts and illustrations.
- Early reviewer promotion through advance copies to encourage reader reviews and generate buzz.
- National review outreach to trade and print publications (PW, Kirkus, Booklist, Library Journal, Foreword, New York Times) and online (NPR, Spirituality & Practice)
- Advertising online (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)
- Promotion on the publisher’s website (skinnerhouse.org), Twitter feed (@skinnerhouse), Instagram page (@skinnerhouse), Facebook page (/skinnerhouse), Tumblr page (@skinnerhousebooks), Pinterest (@skinnerhousebks) and publisher’s e-newsletter.
