When I was in Mexico last month, my friend David Luhnow told me about his sister-in-law Anna's store Scribble Press, a place where children can write, illustrate and publish their very own books.
Why was I so taken by their concept?
Because Scribble Press helps us help our children move to the center of their story.
To dream, not deflect -- to be the hero.
For example, Anna shared with me that several children had recently made meaning of their adoption by writing and illustrating books that were then bound before their eyes.
What events do your children need to make meaning of?
What do you need to make meaning of?
If you are going to be in Los Angeles this summer, and want to encourage your children to be the hero of their story, then run, don't walk, to Scribble Press.
In the meantime, take a moment to go to kirtsy and click through on the link Scribbling our children's way to self-esteem. I can't think of a better way to say Atta Girls -- Darcy and Anna!
Related posts:
NY Times: This is if your life (And how you tell it)
Dreaming or deflecting?
Children and the call to adventure
Soundtracks: Finding our voice, telling our story
It takes courage to tell our stories
Child or not, I think everyone has a story to tell. My cousin has traveled a lot and for those not in LA, there is an easy website that helps you publish your books... Below is a link to Kelli's book and the website that she used.
http://www.mypublisher.com/bookstore/book_viewer.py?d=tq%3Ey-cppl%60je%3E%3A37785
How great would it be if we could each find enough of ourselves to get published.
Posted by: Emily | June 01, 2008 at 03:53 PM
I took my daughter to Scribble Press, and she made a custom book for Father’s Day. It was fantastic! We used the Scribble Cueprints - fill-in-the-blank stories that you illustrate yourself. They have lots for all different holidays and occasions! My daughter had a blast making it, and her dad absolutely loved it! It’s a great personalized gift for family and friends :)
Posted by: Julie | July 18, 2008 at 05:37 PM