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A colorful and imaginative retelling of a classic parable from Rebbe Nachman of Breslov.When a powerful King banishes his beloved daughter, the entire kingdom is turned upside down. Sensing the King’s deep regret, the Viceroy of the kingdom takes it upon himself to search for the Lost Princess, and reunite the royal family. The ensuing quest takes many mysterious twists and turns, revealing the infinite—and often hidden—potential of yearning, forgiveness, and imagination. With Jessica Tamar Deutsch’s poetic retelling and stunning visual interpretation of Rebbe Nachman’s classic tale, readers of all ages can join the Viceroy on an adventure of transformation and renewal.
About the author
About the Author/IllustratorJessica Tamar Deutsch is a New York-based visual artist. She earned her BFA from Parsons, where she created her beloved first book,
The Illustrated Pirkei Avot. Deutsch is passionate about creating artworks that renew our relationships with ancient texts, and for years she has created paintings inspired by Nachman’s "The Lost Princess." She hopes this visual retelling of the story will open readers to new ways of relating with this beloved fable.
About Rebbe NachmanRebbe Nachman (1772–1810) is known as the founder of the Breslov Hasidic movement. Nachman was the great-grandson of the Baal Shem Tov, the founder of
Chassidut, a movement that created a powerful spiritual revival. Nachman’s teachings focused on joy in the face of despair, and personal connection to God, through a personal meditation practice called
hitbodedut. He is also widely known for his many magical stories to wake up the heart.
Summary
A colorful and imaginative retelling of a classic parable from Rebbe Nachman of Breslov.
When a powerful King banishes his beloved daughter, the entire kingdom is turned upside down. Sensing the King’s deep regret, the Viceroy of the kingdom takes it upon himself to search for the Lost Princess, and reunite the royal family. The ensuing quest takes many mysterious twists and turns, revealing the infinite—and often hidden—potential of yearning, forgiveness, and imagination. With Jessica Tamar Deutsch’s poetic retelling and stunning visual interpretation of Rebbe Nachman’s classic tale, readers of all ages can join the Viceroy on an adventure of transformation and renewal.
Foreword
Marketing
- Ambitious social media campaign, with takeover of author and illustrator Jessica Tamar Deutsch’s Instagram account (9,600+ followers).
- Pre-publication submission to industry reviewers (Publisher’s Weekly, Kirkus, Shelf Awareness, School Library Journal, Booklist, etc.).
- Outreach to independent booksellers, school libraries, synagogues and community organizations, and schoolteachers.
- Targeted social media advertising with special focus on Jewish educators working in early education.
- Submission to children’s book awards.
Publicity- Launch events with Jewish organizations engaged in early education (conversations are under way with PJ Library and other organizations with major reach).
- Tabling at children’s book fairs.
- Email campaign to children’s book reviewers, with focus on print media and podcasts.
