The Crystal Beads, Lalka’s Journey Awareness Tour is sponsored* by Purple Butterfly Press
The Children’s Book Review
If compassion, empathy, and diversity are essential conversation topics for you—we hope they are—join us on this virtual book tour for The Crystal Beads, Lalka’s Journey!
“An extremely powerful book about a mother’s love for her daughter during a terrible time in history. The book is raw, real, and emotional. The illustrations are incredible and help share this important story in a very powerful way.”
— Christina D., Amazon Customer
To learn more, follow along on the virtual book tour and enter the giveaway below for the chance to win a copy of The Crystal Beads, Lalka’s Journey!
The Crystal Beads Virtual Book Tour Dates
| Monday, July 11, 2022 The Children’s Book Review A book review of The Crystal Beads, Lalka’s Journey |
| Tuesday, July 12, 2022 Life Is What It’s Called An interview with author Pat Black-Gould |
| Wednesday, July 13, 2022 The Momma Spot A book review of The Crystal Beads, Lalka’s Journey |
| Thursday, July 14, 2022 Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers A book review of The Crystal Beads, Lalka’s Journey |
| Friday, July 15, 2022 Writer with Wanderlust A book review of The Crystal Beads, Lalka’s Journey |
| Monday, July 18, 2022 Me Two Books A book review of The Crystal Beads, Lalka’s Journey |
| Tuesday, July 19, 2022 icefairy’s Treasure Chest A book review of The Crystal Beads, Lalka’s Journey |
| Wednesday, July 20, 2022 Barbara Ann Mojica A book review of The Crystal Beads, Lalka’s Journey |
| Thursday, July 21, 2022 The Twirling Book Princess An article by author Pat Black-Gould |
| Friday, July 22, 2022 The Fairview Review A book review of The Crystal Beads, Lalka’s Journey |
| Monday, July 25, 2022 Lisa’s Reading A book review of The Crystal Beads, Lalka’s Journey |
| Tuesday, July 26, 2022 Shooting Stars Mag An article by author Pat Black-Gould |
| Wednesday, July 27, 2022 J.R.s Book Reviews A book review of The Crystal Beads, Lalka’s Journey |
| Thursday, July 28, 2022 Crafty Moms Share A book review of The Crystal Beads, Lalka’s Journey |
| Friday, July 29, 2022 Because I Said So A book review of The Crystal Beads, Lalka’s Journey |
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About the Book
The Crystal Beads, Lalka’s Journey
Written by Pat Black-Gould
Illustrated by Katya Royz
Ages 8+ | 40 Pages
Publisher: Purple Butterfly Press | ISBN-13: 9781955119207
Publisher’s Synopsis: A Star of David necklace or a rosary?
In 1939 Poland, a young girl is asked to give up one of these and accept the other without understanding why. However, what she must part with happens to be her most prized possession—a precious gift given to her by her father before he died.
The child’s mother then teaches the girl a “game” to prepare her for what is to come. As the Nazis invade the country, the mother is forced to make a heartbreaking sacrifice.
This beautifully illustrated picture book is loosely based on a true story. Although told through the eyes of a young girl, the book is written for readers of all ages. It also contains two study guides. One is for children, parents, and teachers. The other is for adults who may gather in places of worship, book clubs, and small groups. Discussion topics include themes of compassion, empathy, and diversity.
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About the Author
Pat Black-Gould, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist and an author. Her short stories have appeared in several literary journals and anthologies.
Many years ago, Pat heard a powerful story that haunted her until she committed it to paper. The Crystal Beads was first published in Jewish Fiction. net in 2020. The short story then won first-place honors in two writing competitions conducted by the National League of American Pen Women, Washington, D.C.
The first was an award by the Pen Women Florida State Association. She then received the Flannery O’Connor Short Story Award as part of the National Biennial Letters in Competition. Pat felt it important to bring the story to a younger audience. At that point, she rewrote it as a children’s book. She hopes that The Crystal Beads, Lalka’s Journey, will do justice to the story she once heard and carry its message to younger generations.
Pat’s writing explores topics such as compassion, tolerance, and diversity. She continues to examine these themes in her upcoming novel, Limbo of the Moon, written with her co-writer, Steve Hardiman.
For more information, visit www.patblackgould.com.
Thanks for following along with us on The Crystal Beads, Lalka’s Journey awareness tour, sponsored* by Practice Readers Books.
57 Comments
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