To begin the month and to introduce the theme we hold an full community service.We have found that a well-crafted story offers a strong anchor for such a service, one that speaks to all ages. We are asking ourselves, "What does it mean to be a people of journey? The Reverend Kevin Tarsa wrote me to say " We are using monthly themes to focus our services and our attention. In 2019 THE PAPER PRINCESS was invited to be the focus of a Unitarian Universalist Church service in Grass Valley, CA. Parents will love the tenderness of this message, and kids will delight in the story's exciting landscapes."-Common Sense Media There are multiple entry points for a spectrum of readers here - the beauty of art making, the letting go of our creations, the wonderment of exploring the world, the importance of allowing the world to shape us, and the desire always to return home. With gorgeous mixed-media collages and inventive turns, the story moves beautifully and expressively through a richly created world, evoking all the longing, thrill, and excitement of innocent exploration on the path to gaining independence. And there's nothing traditionally princess-y about this half-finished paper doll who flies about looking for wondrous experiences. "THE PAPER PRINCESS is an unexpected charmer, by turns adventurous, sweet, and heartfelt. “The Paper Princess is a lovely story, beautifully illustrated.” -New York Times This magical world, in which blue jays have feathers of Florentine paper and princesses have sweaters to wear when they go flying, is full of the spirit of creativity and the importance of finding a home.” Kleven’s collage artwork is as spectacular as it was in ABUELA: it celebrates family, diversity, and individuality. “With her shoes like watermelons and her dress like a forest, the paper princess is both childlike and princesslike. Youngsters will not doubt be inspired to fire up their crayons, markers and paints after this outing.” “Kleven’s story and art work in tandem to encourage entrance to the wide open world of self-expression. The best book yet from this talented author/illustrator, and one that children will love”. All the elements of the visual arts - texture, pattern, shape, color and line - come alive in her skillful hands. The world she creates is not necessarily free form danger or sadness, yet it is predominantly full of beauty and sunlight. Her multi- medium collages have never looked fresher or more interesting.
Her graceful phrases add a lyrical air, and emotions are described with a light and delicate touch.
Giving an inanimate object a believable personality is not an easy feat, and the author does a fine job of it.
The events, some of which are purely fanciful or highly unlikely, all seem authentic. “Kleven has taken this simple story and given it style and heart.
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