Description
Book SynopsisA celebration of the beauty and power of crochet - specifically, the life-changing benefits this fibre art has brought to one extraordinary boy, 11-year-old crochet prodigy, Jonah Larson.
PART ONE: Jonah shares his life story, including details about his adoption, behaviour struggles in school, and the role that crochet has played in his life.
PART TWO: Jonah defines crochet, introduces fibre art friends from around the world, and invites readers to crochet away with him - exclusive pattern included.
Since going viral early this year, Jonah has been credited for lighting the crochet community on fire, and he has grown his social media following substantially. His Instagram page has nearly 200,000 followers. The continued national and international media attention, including an appearance on the Today Show, a spot inOprah Magazine,feature stories in major crochet magazines in the US and UK, and interviews by television stations in Australia and Germany, has allowed Jonah to expand his business and give back in an even bigger way. To date, he has raised close to $20,000 through Go Fund Me for an organisation doing charitable work in the region of Ethiopia where he was born.
Trade ReviewYoung Talent
In his first book Hello, Crochet Friends! 11-year-old Jonah Larson shares his inspirational outlook on the world of crafts. Exploring the concepts of making art, being mindful, and giving back, this title would make an uplifting addition to your bookshelf. Now available in the UK and exclusively distributed by Search Press it costs £12.99 from searchpress.com
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Exciting New Release
In his first book Hello, Crochet shares his life story and inspirational outlook on the world of crafts. Exploring the concepts of making art, being mindful, and giving back, this title would make an uplifting addition to your bookshelf. Courtesy of Search Press, the exclusive distributor for the UK, we have eight copies of this incredible new release up for grabs.
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