{"product_id":"the-book-of-judith-opening-hearts-through-poetry-9781613321744","title":"The Book of Judith: Opening Hearts Through Poetry","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn homage to the life of poet, writer, and teaching artist Judith Tannenbaum and her impact on incarcerated and marginalized students.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The Book of Judith honors Judith Tannenbaum but also reflects, through both form and content, on the complexities of seeing both the parts and the whole. The book presents different aspects of Judith—poet, teaching artist, friend, mentor, colleague—through a collection of original poetry, prose, essay, illustration, and fiction from 33 contributors. In so doing, it echoes her own determination to perceive contradiction without judgment. For the next generation of teaching artists in Corrections and elsewhere, the book serves as an inspiration on the qualities needed to survive and thrive in a multi-faceted, ever-changing environment.\u003cbr\u003e The book is divided into four sections, separated by riveting black and white pencil drawings inspired by the lives of those serving life in prison without possibility of parole. In Unfinished Conversations, contributors share their bond with Judith Tannenbaum through prose and excerpts from letters both real and imagined. In the second section, After December, poets reflect on the life, artistry, and legacy of Judith. The third section, Looking and Listening, focuses on the truth-seeking qualities that Judith brought to her work. The fourth section, Legacy, features work from winners of an award and a fellowship bestowed in her name.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe ecosystem left in Judith Tannenbaum's wake is a colorful network of creative minds, burning hearts and artists who walk through walls: literally, and metaphorically. To be dropped into \u003ci\u003eThe Book of Judith\u003c\/i\u003e is to understand what it means to be an artist-in-motion: oozing with creativity, taking risks, and crossing lines of difference to kindle the flame of connection. Judith set the path for many of us working in prisons: her legacy is a gift, inspiration, and teacher. Bless this book, and Judith's comrade Spoon for compiling it. May we all become richer teachers and learners, mentors, and friends. May we become more like Judith. -- Caits Meissner, writer and Director of Prison and Justice Writing, PEN America\u003cbr\u003eClosing love's circuits and facilitating its flow was truly Judith's thing. All too often, women who nurture and bring forth the beauty in the world go unsung. Thank goddess, in this book, that is not the case. -- Ani DiFranco, singer, songwriter, founder of Righteous Babe Records and author of No Walls and the Recurring Dream\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Book of Judith\u003c\/i\u003e contains remembrances of someone who gave so much to so many. And it is more—a call to action, a call to community, and a call, in so many ways, to our soul-making. The people who were touched by Judith Tannenbaum give testimony to what one person can do —with persistence, patience, and passion. It is a diverse record with poetry, memoir, storytelling, and love letters. As Spoon Jackson said, Judith waited and ‘found wisdom in silence’ and then ‘she ignited our fire.’ The giant of California literature, Luis Rodriguez, was enlisted by Judith, in the work of prison arts and finally knew ‘I am in her revolution, a rhyme warrior, who also teaches the forgotten …’ This book is in many ways a map to our own change as well as to transforming a brutal world. -- Laurie Brooks, Executive Director and Arts Administrator, William James Association","brand":"New Village Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49410650177879,"sku":"9781613321744","price":16.14,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781613321744.jpg?v=1730510869","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-book-of-judith-opening-hearts-through-poetry-9781613321744","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}