Meet the Author
Eric Albright lives on the east coast of the United States with his spouse, two children, and two orange tabbies. He has been an educator for most of his professional life, with a gap of nearly a decade that he spent as a stay-at-home parent. Eric enjoys acting as a mentor to younger humans in his community and bringing people together to celebrate life. Beyond his attempts to help others find understanding and joy, he seeks his own through various forms of artistic expression, reading books on spirituality and psychology, and traveling with friends and family to new cultural and environmental landscapes to interact with the Earth and its many wonders.
Details
Format: Paperback, Hardcover
Pages: 34
ISBN Paperback: 978-1-958754-08-5
ISBN Hardcover: 978-1-958754-09-2
Release date: March 31, 2023
Endorsements
“In a world filled with so much divisiveness and negativity, this delightful picture book delivers a powerful message to young readers with its clever, rhyming verse. When George runs away from home to escape constant bullying by his three brothers, he encounters a strange, musical creature named Momento in the woods. Momento teaches George how to rise above the negative actions of his brothers, face his fears head on, and find his inner strength. Alongside George, readers will learn many of the same techniques used by yoga practitioners to find inner calm and peace, such as focusing on breath and posture. Adults will take away some key messages too, as we all need to be reminded from time to time to be the bigger person, especially when we are provoked by those who are negative or unkind to us. Focusing on breath and posture truly goes a long way to promoting calm in stressful situations. Thanks to Momento and George for reminding us all!”
—Julie Whitney, author of Astra the Lonely Airplane
“As you journey through this magical story, the title character, Momento, will inspire you—body, mind, and soul. With its timeless and profound messages about kindness and mindfulness, this book is sure to leave a meaningful imprint on your heart.”
—Stephanie Parwulski, author of Beatrice and the Sunflower Gift, Gloria’s Hope Tree, and Noble
Meet the Illustrator
Kate Jordan has done just about everything that has to do with art: drawing, painting, weaving, ceramics . . . even ink printing and bookbinding! But if you ask her what her favorite out of the bunch is, she’ll easily say digital drawing.
Brought up in a military family that moved around a lot, Kate lived an exciting childhood full of new places, new people, and new things. Now that she’s older and out of school, she finds that she prefers a quieter life at home in Fredericksburg, Virginia, with her family. She hopes to write her own picture book to give to her children one day, but for now, she enjoys helping other people tell their stories with her beautiful, colorful art. She’s happiest when she’s drawing and listening to music, especially when she’s nice and cozy under a mountain of blankets on a rainy day.
You can see more of Kate’s art in her DeviantArt gallery here: www.deviantart.com/rahkshi-miraka
