Overview
āKitty O'Meara is the poet laureate of the pandemic"āO, The Oprah Magazine
"An eloquent, heartwarming reflection that will resonate with generations to comeā¦ encouragement for a brighter tomorrow."āKateĀ Winslet
"And the People Stayed HomeĀ is an uplifting perspective on the resilience of the human spirit and the healing potential we have to change our world for the better." āāShelf Awareness
āImages of nature healing show the authorās vision of hope for the futureā¦The accessible prose and beautiful images make this a natural selection for young readers, but older ones may appreciate the workās deeper meaning.āā Kirkus Reviews
āThis is a perfectly illustrated version of a poem that continues to be relevant.āāSchool Library Journal
āA stunning and peaceful offering of introspection and hope.āāThe Childrenās Book Review
Ten Best Childrenās Books of 2020: "A calming, optimistic read, and a salve for children trying their best to navigate this time." āSmithsonian Magazine
āIt captured the kind of optimism people need right now.āāEsquire (UK)
"A communal beacon of hope." āāWashington Post
āThank you, Kitty O'Mearaā¦for pointing out that at this very moment, this very day, we can seize the opportunity to restore wholeness to our world."āSy Montgomery, bestselling author of The Good Good Pig and The Soul of an Octopus
āA poem by American writer Kitty OāMeara has deservedly gone viral.āāEdinburgh Evening News
And the People Stayed Home is a beautifully produced picture book featuring Kitty OāMearaās popular, globally viral prose poem about the coronavirus pandemic, which has a hopeful and timeless message.
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Kitty OāMeara, author ofĀ And the People Stayed Home, has been called the āpoet laureate of the pandemic.ā This illustrated childrenās book (ages 4-8) will also appeal to readers of all ages.
OāMearaās thoughtful poem about the pandemic, quarantine, and the future suggests there is meaning to be found in our shared experience of the coronavirus and conveys an optimistic message about the possibility of profound healing for people and the planet.Ā Her words encourage us to look within, listen deeply, and connect with ourselves and the earth in order to heal.Ā
OāMeara, a former teacher and chaplain and a spiritual director, clearly captures important aspects of the pandemic experience. Her words, written in March 2020 and shared on Facebook, immediately resonated nationally and internationally and were widely circulated on social media, covered in mainstream news media, and inspired an outpouring of creativity from musicians, dancers, artists, filmmakers, and more. The many highlights include an original composition by John Corigliano that was premiered by RenĆ©e Fleming.
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This book title, And the People Stayed Home (Nature Picture Books, Home Kids Book), ISBN: 9781734761788, by Kitty O'Meara, published by Tra Publishing (November 10, 2020) is available in hardcover. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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