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Readergirlz diva,
Justina Chen, is on the road this week.
She took this photo when she spotted her books in Dubai!
More proof readergirlz authors reach around the world.
May your stories flourish everywhere.
Readergirlz wish you happy and safe travels, Justina!
by Justina Chen Headley
Trying to describe all that this book is about is difficult...it encompasses so much. It's about a girl named Terra and the birthmark on her face that has made her life so ugly. It's about a girl longing to be free, and wishing for someone to give her permission to be so. It's about relationships - the one you have with yourself, and the ones you have with others. It's about what the word "beauty" really means . . . and how that's not such a simple term to define.
Justina Chen Headley has crafted a truly stellar novel in North of Beautiful. She managed meticulously the delicate balance of mixing dark with light in her story. Her talent for weaving various themes and imagery throughout a book is brilliant. It's a story that overwhelms you with truth; both characters and story ring with a painful, sweet honesty. The book made me cry, not because it was sad, but because it was good. I love books that inspire me, make me want to live . . . this one made me want to travel, and go geocaching, and make collages and art.
The joie de vie that defines Justina herself shines through in her writing. She without a doubt possesses the gift of writing beautifully, and I for one am so enthused as a reader to be a recipient of that gift.
Please take some time to read about the land struggle that is currently underway, and not being covered by mainstream media. Margo Tamez, author of Naked Wanting and Raven Eye, wants readers to know about the struggle between the Department of Homeland Security and native peoples on the issue of border rights.
Border struggle article, here.
For background on Margo, her poetry, and her commitments, read my conversation with her, here.
Lisa Alvarado
Sounds like you had a lot of fun! I can't believe I missed it.
Oh, sweetheart, YOU are the inspiring one. YOU.
xoxoJustina
LOVE that song! :D
That collage is so cool!
*jealousy*
It was a fantastic event! Thank you for bringing such heart, girlfriend of style and talent. Hugs to you and your mom!
Um. That was me. Lorie Ann. :~)
I had a blast Miss Erin! Thanks for the photos!
xoDia
No video of your singing? :)
Looks like you had an amazing time! :)
Wow. What an evening!
oh. my. gosh ERIN!
I wanna live on the west coast!
O.O
Lucky lucky! I totally should've been there. Next time, I promise. :)
It was such a gift to have you here, Erin (and Sherry!). Thank you again for the adorable painting! I adore it!
Absolutely beautiful, Erin - thanks so much for sharing.
I love the photos and love seeing Lorie Ann with her daughter, too. And yes, Justina is all good. Bone and marrow, good.
Ah, that sounds like so much fun! How wonderful that you could be a part of the event! :)
So awesome that you were able to go and surprise her, so fantastic that you sang and collagaed, so lovely that you shared. :)
It looks so awesome.
And it is nice to have that mystery solved. :)
It all sounds so amazing and yes, INSPIRING! People must come into your life for a reason.
From all that you've written about North of Beautiful, I couldn't wait to read it, but my library doesn't have it yet. So, I checked out another of Justina Chen Headley's books, Nothing But the Truth (and a few white lies). Have you read that one? Did you enjoy it? I'm looking forward to it.
Sue
www.greatbooksforkidsandteens.com
Sue - Yep, I've read that one, too. I did like it, not with a deep love like NofB, but it's still good and fun. I hope you enjoy (them)!