My latest book, titled Ichiro and the Great Mountain, is the result of my undergraduate days studying the migration of Buddhism from India to Japan. Told in brief, repetitive episodes, the story follows a young, free-spirited boy through the stages of life as he searches for his true self, making this original literary folktale a story of becoming or, in the Buddhist tradition, a tale of self-realization and enlightenment. Ask your local bookstore to order a copy for you, or purchase one online from one of these retail bookstires:: IndieBound, Amazon, or Barnes & Noble.
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Global Award Winner, Reader Views Literary Awards
Runner-up, Juvenile Fiction, Reader Views Literary Awards
Distinguished Favorite List, Independent Press Book Awards
Runner-up, Juvenile Fiction, Society of Midland Authorss Awards
Runner-up, Juvenile Fiction, 35th Annual Ben Franklin Book Awards
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Ichiro and the Great Mountain will provide important life lessons and insights for all ages and be enjoyed time and again…. W. Nikola-Lisa's tale is timeless, ubiquitous, and transcendent. Book Review Directory
The black-and-white illustrations use shapes with patterns, forms, and earthy hues to embody the protagonist’s growth that occurs within. Both text and art complement each other perfectly. This swiftly moving yet contemplative read is great for the upper elementary/middle school student and beyond. A stunner. Prairies Book Review
Ichiro and the Great Mountain is a thought-provoking book with a deeper message in between the lines. If you are the type of person who enjoys deceptively simple books, books that really encourage you to think, I would definitely recommend this one! Reader Views Reviews
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Title: Ichiro and the Great Mountain
Author: W. Nikola-Lisa
Illustrator: Curated Photostock Images
Design Consultant: Six Penny Graphics
Publisher: Gyroscope Books, Chicago
Release Date: Sept. 24,2022
Publisher’s Cataloguing-in-Publication Data: Prepared by the Donahue Group
Wholesaler: IngramSpark (standard industry discount and full return policy)
Audience: Juvenile Audience (ages: 9-14)
Dimension: 5” x 8” (127mm x 203mm)
Page Count: 42
Paper: 70lb White, Standard Ink
Fonts: 72 bidoni regular and 72 bidoni smallcaps
Editions: Hardcover, Paperback, E-book, Audiobook
Subjects: Literary Folktale, Religion and Spirituality, Multicultural Interest
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Social Media Posts: Facebook and Author’s Website
Book Reviews: The Book Commentary, BookLife, Feathered Quill, Prairies Book Review
Book Award Contests: Eric Hoffer Book Awards, IBPA Ben Franklin Awards, Society of Midland Authors Book Awards, Next Generation Indie Book Awards, Independent Press Awards
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