Aerie Tales

Illustrated by Ken Tanaka. Copyright: 2024 (32 pages).

Editions: Japanese, Chinese, Italian, English, German, French, Catalan.

Message to the Reader

My dear reader,

I wrote these words especially for you

Open your eyes and take a long breath

Look at the mirror and hear to the sound of your heart!

It is the sound of love!

Love yourself Sing to yourself

You are the light

All places belong to you

All flowers belong to you

All things belong to you

You are the definition of life

The world needs you

The world needs your smile

Love yourself again, always, and forever.

Reviews

“These vivid and expressive poems show such a scope of humanity, from despair, to hope, the desire for liberation, and the desire to simply disappear. I felt so many things reading these poems, and I am honored to have been a part of this project….”— Ken Tanaka, illustrator of Aerie Tales

About the illustrator:

Ken Tanaka An artist and art instructor based in Tokyo, Ken likes art that is accessible for anyone, whether in the creation of it or in the enjoyment of it. Instagram: @Kenfrog

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