Maps for the Modern World
Andrews McMeel Publishing · Paperback · April 6, 2021
A poetic call for mindfulness, creativity, and analog real-world connection in an increasingly disconnected world from singer-songwriter Valerie June.
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- Who it’s for
- Poems and original illustrations invite a mindful pause and a return to the world around you.
- Themes
- Mindfulness and creativity, Community and connection, Harmony with surroundings
- Pacing
- Reflective
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A poetic call for mindfulness, creativity, and analog real-world connection in an increasingly disconnected world from singer-songwriter Valerie June. Maps for the Modern Worldis a collection of poems and original illustrations about cultivating community, awareness, and harmony with our surroundings as we move fearlessly toward our dreams.
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I love you Like a fall leaf dancing And twirling in the wind Softly landing, Returning to the warm earth Rest Make new Begin Again -comfortably
Attention, On Paper
Poems and original illustrations invite a mindful pause and a return to the world around you.
Come here for
- A poetic nudge toward creativity, community, and real-world connection
- Nature-minded reflections on awareness and harmony with your surroundings
Expect
- Poems paired with original illustrations
- A gentle, encouraging mood centered on rest and beginning again
Where it sits
| Inspirational Poetry | 32% |
|---|---|
| Nature Poetry | 26% |
| Women Poets | 24% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- African American Poetry
- Nature Poetry
- Women Poets
- Authors
- Valerie June Hockett
- Publisher
- Andrews McMeel Publishing
- Published
- April 6, 2021
- Format
- Paperback
- Theme
- Mindfulness and creativity · Community and connection · Harmony with surroundings
- Reading lane
- African American Poetry