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A little boy goes to the farmer's market with his parents, wanders off and gets lost. It sounds like a rather anxiety-provoking premise for a children's book, but instead Huda Essa's "Common Threads: Adam's Day at the Market" (2019) is a joyful exploration of community and kindness. As Adam looks for his parents he encounters all sorts of helpful adults who resemble his mum and dad in various ways. Illustrator Mercé Tous' colourful spreads highlight both the beauty of the marketplace and of the various ethnocultural aesthetics, from Adam's parents in their headscarf and skullcap, to the nun in her modern habit, to what may be (much to my excitement) the first example I've ever seen in a picture book of a Modern Orthodox Jewish couple, in casually modest dress also with headscarf and kippah. The parallels drawn are beautiful without being heavy handed, and the almost-wordless story flows delightfully from one scene to the next. Back matter invites children to further explore the various ethnicities they've encountered in the book, which is a nice added touch! Thanks to Sleeping Bear Press for the PDF copy of this book, submitted for consideration as part of our #FindMeStories_2019 book list! ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ #noodlenutskidsbooks #commonthreads #commonthreadskids #commonthreadsadamsdayatthemarket #adamsdayatthemarket #farmersmarket #easternmarket #hudaessa #mercetous #lostchild #multicultural #multiculturalfamily #diversefamily #traditionalclothing #ethnicity #bookclub #homeschool #secularhomeschool #bookrecs https://www.instagram.com/p/B5TWtcMnV3I/?igshid=gwrl0gsokr2v

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This is a #littlebook I made with #scraps during the #commonthreads #workshop with #orlyavineri and #beatrizheaton #leather #bookarts #bookbinding #minibook 2x3 inches (at San Diego, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuCH8qKg5H6/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=xp5plddhwo4g

#artist'swork from #commonthreads #workshop taught by #orlyavineri and #beatrizheaton some of the work includes books made by @akaliene @beatrizhelton @orlyavineri @sparklestudio and @mystudio13 (at San Diego, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtmgVrZAnP9/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=e65fmp7ce3x5

I am feeling positively drunk from the love and inspiration I received during our #commonthreads #workshop so grateful to @orlyavineri and all the beautiful creatives that graced my studio. * * * * Cannot wait for our next Common Threads Workshop which will take place in the beautiful and historical setting of Albuquerque, New Mexico on February 27 - March 2 • Invest in your #creativity .Don't miss out on the #inspiration * * For information please email @hootenannie ▶️🔽▶️[email protected] *. *. *. * #handmade #littlebooks #mixedmedia #littlebook #mixedmediaart #fiberart #textileart #texture #textured #textiles #artjournaling #mixedmediaartjournal #journaling #visualjournaling #handstitching #instinctualstitching #beatrizhelton https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs_0oZtD1u1/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=zjjlxkxe6h6y

My heart is full of joy! Discovering Common Threads amongst all the beautiful creatives who joined us at this workshop was a dream come true! Thank you Orly Avineri for gracing our table with your magicalness, twas a big honor for me to co-teach with you. #commonthreads @orlyavineri #beatrizhelton (at Upland, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs4yELNjitI/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=h5xfh6tc3r1q

I'm basking in the creative afterglow of our first Common Threads workshop. Teaching alongside my good friend @orlyavineri is an honor and a total pleasure. The melding of creative energies between students and teachers was powerful. I'm looking forward to the second session with so much anticipation. • • • • • #commonthreads #workshop #handmadebook #littlebooks #mixedmedia #artbook #artistbooks #junkjournal #junkjournals #mixedmediaartjournal #textileart #fiberart #artistbook #bookart #bookarts #mixedmediaart #artjournal #artjournaling #pages #visualjournaling #journal #papers #handstitched #littlebooks #journals #handstitching #artbooks #instinctualstitching #beatrizhelton #orlyavineri #ilovewhatwedo (at Upland, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/BstS_fzH6e2/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1in0o31676mot