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Steeped in Magical Realism and lore, this inaugural work by Alex Paramo contains a bilingual audio-track to go along with a wonderful story appropriate for children of all ages!
On this Mother’s Day weekend, i’m poking my head into the World Wide Web (does anyone even call it that anymore?) to send some love to great friend, visual artists and fellow author Audrey McNamara.
I first met Audrey a few years back when she was visiting Albuquerque on a road-trip away from Venice Beach, CA where she was located. Originally from Denver, Audrey set up shop in Venice Beach and became a prominent artistic figure of that community. I was in need of an illustrator for my first Children’s book, Princess Marisol & The Moon Thieves and Audrey fit the bill! She did an amazing job and she subsequently went on to illustrate my 2nd book, Princess Marisol & The Portal. Audrey also became great friends with my daughter, award winning Author Marisol Paramo. Marisol won the Children’s Book of the Year, 2017 for her bilingual Children’s Book, Bella The Caterpillar.
Audrey has her own little girls now and she is one of the best mother’s I have ever known. Under tremendous duress she has managed to be the strength and wisdom in her daughters’ lives. As the product of a single-mom, I know exactly what her struggles are and she handles those struggles with grace, dignity and perseverance.
Audrey has written and illustrated her own book, a Graphic Novel, The Mission. You can purchase via pre-sale below. Your purchase not only helps Audrey but also helps Community Publishing and arts at the grass-roots level. I thank you for your support and thank Audrey and mother’s like her who lead by example and exemplify the kind of person we should all aspire to be like, regardless of our gender. – Alex P – Co-Founder, Community Publishing.
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Of course, positivity is easy when things are going as planned. But the useful tool that a positive attitude is- pleasant when things are well- is crucial when things are not going our way. Terrible to be told a positive attitude is a choice… And what to do with that information? Laying the responsibility back on our laps. Always a struggle- life. Always another harsh reality. True. But with practice this can become more instinctual and less of a chore. And, indeed, there is a euphoric uplift, a strength, a feeling of triumph. Gratefulness against all odds.
Divinity like yellow sunglasses, casts a new shade over everything. It is the decision and then the practice and make effective gratefulness. Plowing through hardship with positivity- there is power in that.
My children and i give thanks to all my fans and supporters. Visit my website.
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Audrey McNamara was born in Denver, CO and is based out of Venice Beach, CA. She is the illustrator on two Community Publishing’s Children’s Books. Princess Marisol & The Moon Thieves and Princess Marisol & The Portal both written by Alex Paramo. Follow Community Publishing on Facebook / Instagram.
Community Publishing is excited to team up with Mariposa Music and Reviva to bring you the 1st Annual Holiday Book Drive Show! The event is schedule for Friday, December 14th 7pm and will feature several of New Mexico’s top acts including Reviva!
New Mexico’s Literacy Problem
In New Mexico we face many challenges to combat one of the lowest literacy rates in the U.S. We believe that giving Children’s Books away for the Holidays will give early readers the opportunity to develop of love of reading.”Based on a statewide population of 1,954,599 and a 46% functionally illiterate population, it is estimated that 899,115 adults are in need of literacy services” NM Coalition for Literacy.
The Holiday Book Drive Show
We have an amazing lineup of music including Reviva and Wagogo! The show costs $10 but only $7 if you purchase at least one of our print Children’s Books. Books will be donated to several Albuquerque Public Schools Libraries and Students. Please check out your options below:
Princess Marisol & The Moon Thieves(PMMT) – magical realism from author Alex Paramo that takes readers around the world. This bilingual book features narration, a sound-track and child voice actors! It was adapted for the stage by FUSION Theatre Company of New Mexico and performed around New Mexico in 2015. More info click here
Princess Marisol & The Portal(PMTP) – magical realism from author Alex Paramo that takes readers around the world. This bilingual book features narration, a sound-track and child voice actors! It was adapted for the stage by FUSION Theatre Company of New Mexico and performed around New Mexico in 2015. More info click here
Samuel’s Story(SS) – written by Albuquerque’s Inaugural Poet Laureate Hakim Bellamy, this book features an African American Author, Illustrator, Music Producer and protagonist. More info click here
Bella The Caterpillar(BTC) – winner of the Children’s Book of the Year (bilingual) this story about a beautiful Caterpillar comes from 10 year old author Marisol Paramo. She is the youngest winner ever in the history of the New Mexico / Arizona Book Awards! This book features narration, a sound-track and child voice actors! More info click here
Community Publishing is excited to team up with Mariposa Music and Reviva to bring you the 1st Annual Holiday Book Drive Show! The event is schedule for Friday, December 14th 7pm and will feature several of New Mexico’s top acts including Reviva!
New Mexico’s Literacy Problem
In New Mexico we face many challenges to combat one of the lowest literacy rates in the U.S. We believe that giving Children’s Books away for the Holidays will give early readers the opportunity to develop of love of reading.”Based on a statewide population of 1,954,599 and a 46% functionally illiterate population, it is estimated that 899,115 adults are in need of literacy services” NM Coalition for Literacy.
The Holiday Book Drive Show
We have an amazing lineup of music including Reviva and Wagogo! The show costs $10 but only $7 if you purchase at least one of our print Children’s Books. Books will be donated to several Albuquerque Public Schools Libraries and Students. Please check out your options below. If you just want to purchase a book to donate click on the individual book link below:
Princess Marisol & The Moon Thieves(PMMT) – magical realism from author Alex Paramo that takes readers around the world. This bilingual book features narration, a sound-track and child voice actors! It was adapted for the stage by FUSION Theatre Company of New Mexico and performed around New Mexico in 2015. More info click here
Princess Marisol & The Portal(PMTP) – magical realism from author Alex Paramo that takes readers around the world. This bilingual book features narration, a sound-track and child voice actors! It was adapted for the stage by FUSION Theatre Company of New Mexico and performed around New Mexico in 2015. More info click here
Samuel’s Story(SS) – written by Albuquerque’s Inaugural Poet Laureate Hakim Bellamy, this book features an African American Author, Illustrator, Music Producer and protagonist. More info click here
Bella The Caterpillar(BTC) – winner of the Children’s Book of the Year (bilingual) this story about a beautiful Caterpillar comes from 10 year old author Marisol Paramo. She is the youngest winner ever in the history of the New Mexico / Arizona Book Awards! This book features narration, a sound-track and child voice actors! More info click here
Cyber Monday 2018 is upon us! At Community Publishing we believe that nothing makes a better holiday gift than a children’s book! Whether you have a child in your life, or you want to donate books to a school, our award winning books offer a diversity of content that will entertain and inspire any child regardless of their age or reading level.
Buy 3 Get 1 Free
Take advantage of our special deal today and buy 3 of our children’s books and get the 4th one free!! Purchase books by scrolling to the bottom of the page.
Princess Marisol & the Moon Thieves – Magical Realism from Alex Paramo
Princess Marisol & the Portal – The sequel to Princess Marisol & the Moon Thieves
Samuel’s Story – From Albuquerque’s Inaugural Poet Laureate Hakim Bellamy
Bella The Caterpillar – The Children’s Book of the Year from our (then) 7 year old author
I must admit I was surprised that LeBron James would sign with the Los Angeles Lakers. Perhaps I was holding out hope that LeBron, being the baller with the highest bball IQ,, would sign with the team that offered him the best chance to defeat the Golden State Warriors, ie.. the Houston Rockets. What led me to my delusional conclusion? Well here are a few reasons:
LeBron wants to be remembered as the GOAT
LeBron has tons of money so he doesn’t need to break the bank
LeBron really wants to beat the Golden State Warriors
LeBron is 33
Because I wanted him to join the Houston Rockets to beat the Golden State Warriors
Business As Usual
Many will point out that LeBran left 30 Million on the table with Cleveland but that is a drop in the bucket compared to what he will be reaping in endorsement deals from sponsors in the nation’s 2nd biggest media city.
I am not a LeBron hater, far from it, but I do root for the integrity of the game. Perhaps its a foregone conclusion that within a capitalist system where the emphasis is on profits, integrity in sports cannot exist in terms of players and owners loyalty to each other. There was a time, not long ago, where a fan could name the majority of players on their favorite teams and most of those players would be on that team for several seasons.
Next season the Lakers will cobble a few players around LeBron and watch as he uses his incredible talent(s) to catapult the Lakers into a playoff spot. Of course LeBron will once again lose to the Golden State Warriors, if they make it that far (see the Houston Rockets). In the end it will be enough for the Lakers $$$ wise as they significantly raised ticket prices! *Read more of my articles here
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Celebrating International Children’s Book Day by Alex Paramo
Reading is the most important form of mental exercise that enable children to form the building blocks they will need to live a fruitful and enjoyable life. Help us celebrate this important day as the world focus attention on the importance of developing a love of reading in your children! Community Publishing has several books to choose from including:
Bella The Caterpillar: The New Mexico / Arizona Book Awards Bilingual Children’s Book of the Year 2017!! From the imagination of a 7 year old comes Bella The Caterpillar! Written by Marisol Paramo, Illustrated by Henna Artist Acey May with Music Production by Christian Orellana, this bilingual, multimedia book is critically acclaimed featuring the youngest winner of the New Mexico / Arizona Book Awards in any category! Find your copy here!
Princess Marisol & The Portal: The sequel to Princess Marisol & The Moon Thieves, this bilingual multimedia children’s book was also performed by FUSION Theatre. Find your copy here!
Samuel’s Story: A multimedia children’s story written by Albuquerque’s Inaugural Poet Laureate and current Deputy Director for Cultural Service for the City of Albuquerque, Hakim Bellamy, Illustrated by Melvin Mayes and music production by Roscoe Floyd (DJ Flo Fader). Find your copy here!
Princess Marisol & The Moon Thieves: A bilingual multimedia children’s story written by Alex Paramo, Illustrated by Audrey McNamara this book was adapted to for the stage and performed around New Mexico by FUSION Theatre Company (2015)! This book was a finalist for the New Mexico / Arizona Book Awards 2015. Find your copy here!
Each year a different National Section of IBBY has the opportunity to be the international sponsor of ICBD. It decides upon a theme and invites a prominent author from the host country to write a message to the children of the world and a well-known illustrator to design a poster. These materials are used in different ways to promote books and reading. Many IBBY Sections promote ICBD through the media and organize activities in schools and public libraries. Often ICBD is linked to celebrations around children’s books and other special events that may include encounters with authors and illustrators, writing competitions or announcements of book awards.” – Wikipedia Article
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I’m fragmented ..
We are all fragments, mere laments and distress
We are all universally fragments of darkness
The universe is 68% dark-matter and 32% madness
I am a fragment ..
Trapped in the judgement
.. of the misunderstood
Through the cracks of what once was
and what will never be again
I remain hidden in that slow space
where the light kisses the night goodbye
and a new day of confusion unfurls ..
Fragments make up the world
Torments make up my memories
.. and shrapnel and cold steel are all I can feel
with pieces of pierced skin on my tongue ..
My heart lies quick, still ..
.. still ..
.. in shreds ..
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Curated by Mary Ann Gilbreth, Ed.D., Department of Teacher Education, Educational Leadership and Policy, at the University of New Mexico. This collections includes the work of her students from several of her Reading Methods Classes, promoting cultural diversity in the classroom.
Alex Paramo
