As many of you know I have been working with Avi Katz for years with the beautiful designs you all have come to cherish, wear with pride, and give as gifts to others through the www.ancientties.com web site. Many of you might not know much about Avi Katz but once you have seen his talent in Illustration you will never forget his style.
Avi Katz was born in Philadelphia in 1949. He studied at UC Berkeley and immigrated to Israel in 1970, where he has lived and worked ever since. Avi graduated from Bezalel in Fine Arts, and became a member of Agudat Hatzayarim (Artists' Guild), AKI (Israel Caricaturists' Guild), Illustrators' Association, and Association of Science Fiction Artists.
The illustrator of over 100 books, Avi has produced impressive body of award-winning work. Seven of his books received the Ze'ev Prize, and four are IBBY-Andersen honor winners. The Waiting Wall is his first book for Hachai Publishing.
About the new book: The Waiting Wall he has just illustrated:
When a young brother and sister walk through the Old City of Jeruslaem on their way to the Kotel ( The wall), parents will want their young children to "walk" along!
In simple, poetic language, The Waiting Wall describes the beauty of the Kotel in every detail... the ancient stones, the plants and birds that find shelter there... and the many people who sway in tefillah(prayer), "like trees in the wind."
Why do some people have tears in their eyes? Why are there little papers stuffed into the cracks between the stones? What used to be here many years ago?
The Waiting Wall is a book to be experienced, not just read. It is a special journey to one of the most special places on earth.
The Waiting Wall
Written by Leah Braunstein Levy and illustrated by Avi Katz
About the author:
Leah Braunstein Levy has been writing and editing ever since she learned to read. After graduating from Bais Yaakov, Leah received her B.A. from Touro College, and has worked as a copyeditor for, among others, Random House Publishing Company. Her previous work has appeared in several publications, including Highlights for Children. She has also worked as a freelance editor for some fascinating Torah scholars. The Waiting Wall is her first book for children.
The Waiting Wall
Written by Leah Braunstein Levy illustrated by Avi Katz
ISBN: 978-1-929628-49-0 / LCCN: 2009927317
Hardcover / Pages 26 / Ages 3-6 / List price $12.95
You may find it at your local Jewish Book store and other book stores. If you want this book immediately you can contact the publisher and order your copies for your school, and other organizations
1 comment:
Tears could be seen every time onself thinks of the fabric of his/her heritage...even from afar!
Pain could be always shaked when the fabric of the same heritage is there...where you were born and raised and you cannot smell it closely. The pain increases more when you have to invente a story...any story to hide the real reason of your inner-desire to get closer. The place where we were born and raised in is a part of The LORD's land i.e. the majority of Arab countries.
Long life:)
Note: I just loved the title of the post. Inspiring!
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