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The “Book of Beirut” was born, following the devastating explosion of 4 August 2020 at Beirut Port, to be a remedy to the intangible wounds of the children’s inner self, the traumatized children who lived through the ravages of the third-largest explosion in the world. It is a journey of healing through art. A collection of 128 paintings showing the amount of creativity, imagination and love these little warriors offered us over four artistic sessions, with the guidance of a team of experts. Watching them pour their fears and dreams for a better future onto an empty canvas made me want to give them a voice to share their stories. The “Book of Beirut” is a glimpse into the purity of childhood and its ability to heal the world – when empowered.
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Every child has a unique tale to share. "Book of Beirut" is YZness' debut publication in 2021, offering an artistic glimpse into the world of 128 children from Beirut. These young souls experienced the trauma of the August 4, 2020, explosion and courageously channeled their emotions into 128 personal drawings, told in 128 voices, expressing 128 artistic interpretations of the same event. This book is a testament to children’s resilience and creativity.
Author Biography
Roula Youssef, a Lebanese native, champions creativity and advocates for a joyful childhood. Born and raised amidst Lebanon's turmoil, she cultivated resilience and creativity, leading her to a career in graphic design, visual communication, and creative direction. With over two decades of corporate experience, she evolved from being a self-made entrepreneur to becoming a multifaceted edupreneur, founding her independent publishing house, YZness, in 2020.
Roula believes in the power of visual storytelling to captivate curiosity, nurture intuition, and ignite imagination. Her “Crazee” Stories, where she serves as creator, writer, illustrator, and designer, aims to revive childhood's spirit, fostering personal growth, emotional intelligence, and harmonious living.
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YZness passionately champion artistic freedom and self-expression, offering innovative books and life-learning tools for children aged 3+ to 9+, celebrating the beauty of neurodiversity.
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- Publisher YZness
- Publication Date January 2022
- Orginal LanguageArabic, English, French
- ISBN/Identifier 9786148044007
- Publication Country or regionLebanon
- FormatHardback
- Primary Price 65 USD
- Pages173
- ReadershipGeneral
- Publish StatusPublished
- EditionFirst Edition
- Copyright Year2022
- Dimensions28x24 cm
- IllustrationKids authentic drawings and abstract paintings
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