Vendor
	Mohrbooks Literary Agency Sebastian Ritscher
Original language
English
Categories
Children’s picture books

THE KNOWING

Julia Mathew Ani DiFranco

From the Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter, political activist, and feminist icon comes a picture book with purpose, with heart, and with words that sing.

Singer-songwriter, activist, feminist, and best-selling author Ani Di Franco has written something for her youngest audience: a picture book that invites young readers to ponder the distinction between outer forms of identity and the inner light of consciousness that is even more central to our being. In her signature folk style, Di Franco weaves a story that incorporates themes of individual power and collective responsibility.
First-time illustrator Julia Mathew paints universal scenes of childhood in her family's native India, glowing with honesty and love. Designed to be read aloud or sung, and pored over, this picture book is rich with meaningful text, poignant illustrations, and a unique message that will resonate with all.

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Book Published 2023-03-07 by Penguin Workshop

Comments

Di Franco's debut picture book offers up a rhyming reverie on selfhood and collective consciousness... presented with an genuine openheartedness that should both intrigue and reassure.

As a child engages in everyday activities, a glimpse of their reflection surrounded by light leads them to a new understanding of themselves. Read more...

The interconnectedness of humanity shines throughout this affirming picture book from singer/songwriter DiFranco... the author makes a familiar theme - the focus on inner life - feel fresh and new... Glowing with the gentle love of the main character's friends, family, community, and self, the artwork beams with assuredness - the embodiment of DiFranco's words. A sweet, lyrical book perfect for bedtime sharing.

Regional and music outlets have included mention of The Knowing as part of coverage for her single of the name and her ongoing tour, with pick up from Brooklyn Vegan, Charleston City Paper, The Michigan Daily, and Montana Public Radio, among others.

Children will adore this gorgeous picture book from Grammy Award-winning folk artist and feminist icon Ani DiFranco. It will inspire young readers by asking them to explore the difference between their inner selves and outer personas. It's a story of self-actualization that you can sing along to while perusing the stunning illustrations inspired by Julia Mathew's childhood in India. Read more...

Publishers Weekly spoke with Di Franco ahead of her appearance at Winter Institute and updated the Q&A for last week's Children's Bookshelf. Read more...

Di Franco spoke with Spin about The Knowing for a feature! The Q&A, "Ani Di Franco Calls Writing a Children's Book 'A Different Bag of Doughnuts," was also picked up by Yahoo. Read more...

A book that is well worth revisiting, with a comforting tone to the whole project that speaks to love and connection, with others and with your own personhood in the world.

Writer's Digest ran a feature interview with Ani Di Franco in their Marc/April issue: Songwriter Ani Di Franco shares the story of creating her first picture book, The Knowing... Read more...