Noble

Endorsements

“Harkening back to Virginia Woolf’s reminders that libraries—and the reading and writing they seek to foster—have not always been open to everyone, Noble invites young readers to enter a kingdom in which they are confronted with barriers against literacy that serve to reveal its tremendous value. Parwulski’s cast of characters, and the rare and humble sincerity of the community they build together, are sure to remind readers of all ages that storytelling is an act of sharing and that listening gives literacy its transformative power. At a time when we need to be reminded of the importance and the delights of reading and storytelling, Noble will draw readers in and encourage them to listen to the stories around and within them. Inner wisdom abounds in this book, inspiring all who read it to work to undo generational curses in order to build new stories and legacies. Reading Noble made me feel like a child again, listening to stories read aloud to me, with all the anticipation, wonder, and joy of hearing them for the first time.”

—Jessica Lowell Mason,

writer, mental health advocate, and instructor at University at Buffalo and Buffalo State College

“Precious and refreshing—a timeless parable about the power of choice and the healing rewards of kindness. Beautifully written and aptly named, this book is indeed Noble.”

—E. S. Christison, award-winning author of The Blameless

“Set in a fantastical realm, yet no fairytale, Noble is a story rooted in exploring the intrinsic morals that create a fruitful and harmonious community. In this world, the threads woven from a storyteller’s life serve as the medium by which the people of Ansel receive lessons from their kingdom’s past. Likewise, Noble, in its sagacity and simplicity, is a sublime tale, with each chapter hand-woven to teach youth and adults alike on how we can all be a little more righteous and kind-hearted.” 

—Stephen Arayachai, Content Editor at eGlobal Creative Publishing