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The Call Me Ishmael Phone Book - by Logan Smalley & Stephanie Kent (Paperback)

The Call Me Ishmael Phone Book - by  Logan Smalley & Stephanie Kent (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>For fans of <i>My Ideal Bookshelf </i>and <i>Bibliophile</i>, <i>The Call Me Ishmael Phone Book </i>is the perfect gift for book lovers everywhere: a quirky and entertaining interactive guide to reading, featuring voicemails, literary Easter eggs, checklists, and more, from the creators of the popular multimedia project.</b> <p/><i>The Call Me Ishmael Phone Book </i>is an interactive illustrated homage to the beautiful ways in which books bring meaning to our lives and how our lives bring meaning to books. Carefully crafted in the style of a retro telephone directory, this guide offers you a variety of unique ways to connect with readers, writers, bookshops, and life-changing stories. In it, you'll discover... <p/>-Heartfelt, anonymous voicemail messages and transcripts from real-life readers sharing unforgettable stories about their most beloved books. You'll hear how a mother and daughter formed a bond over their love for Erin Morgenstern's <i>The Night Circus</i>, or how a reader finally felt represented after reading Gene Luen Yang's <i>American Born Chinese</i>, or how two friends performed Mary Oliver's <i>Thirst </i>to a grove of trees, or how Anne Frank inspired a young writer to continue journaling. <p/>-Hidden references inside fictional literary adverts like Ahab's Whale Tours and Miss Ophelia's Psychic Readings, and real-life literary landmarks like Maya Angelou City Park and the Edgar Allan Poe House & Museum. <p/>-Lists of bookstores across the USA, state by state, plus interviews with the book lovers who run them. <p/>-Various invitations to become a part of this book by calling and leaving a bookish voicemail of your own. <p/>-And more! <p/>Quirky, nostalgic, and full of heart, <i>The Call Me Ishmael Phone Book </i>is a love letter to the stories that change us, connect us, and make us human.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><b>PRAISE FOR</b><i><b> THE CALL ME ISHMAEL PHONE BOOK: </b></i> <p/> "<i>The Call Me Ishmael Phone Book</i> is one of the most ingenious ideas for a book I've learned about this year... a neat concept [that] should appeal to avid readers everywhere... Check out <i>The Call Me Ishmael Phone Book</i> for some interactive fun with books." <b><i>--Seattle Book Review</i></b> <p/>"Cleverly designed to resemble the print Yellow Pages of yesteryear and is packed with neat retro graphics, fun lists of phoned-in favorites, hidden literary references and other book-inspired surprises... An unbeatable gift for your favorite bookworm, this whimsical volume is a testament to the power of literature." <b><i>--BookPage</i></b> <p/> "<i>The Call Me Ishmael Phone Book</i> is a book lover's rabbit hole: engaging, quirky and wholly seductive... Beware: it's easy to get sucked in." <b><i>--Shelf Awareness </i>(starred review)</b><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Logan Smalley is the founding director of TED's youth and education initiative, TED-Ed--an award-winning website, content format, and program offering that serves millions of teachers and students every day. Prior to working for TED, Logan was selected as a TED Fellow for his roles as director, editor, and composer of the nonprofit, feature-length film, <i>Darius Goes West</i> (28 film festival awards, 2007). Logan is also a cofounder of CallMeIshmael.com--a creative, participatory literary initiative that was an honoree for the National Book Foundation's Innovations in Reading Prize in 2015. Logan began his career as a special education teacher in his hometown of Athens, Georgia, and he currently lives and works in New York City. He holds a BEd in special education from the University of Georgia, and an EdM in technology innovation and education from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. <p/>Stephanie Kent is a writer and multimedia producer. Her recent work includes the Webby Award-winning <i>Masters of Scale</i> podcast, <i>The Wall Street Journal</i>'s premiere mobile-first news app, and a series of book reviews <i>for Boxing Insider</i>. During her time on staff at TED, Steph built community programs and brand engagement strategies. She was awarded a 2017 Creative Community Fellowship with National Arts Strategies Foundation and holds a BA in playwriting and literature from Emerson College. Stephanie writes a weekly newsletter on creativity, and is a competitive boxer. You can find her online at StephKent.com.

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