Author Alex Beene and photographer Josh Sells will collaborate again to produce a new children's book in 2016 set in Rio de Janeiro, home to the 2016 Olympic Games.
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, November 19, 2015 (Newswire.com) - The creators of the popular children's book "The Journey of the Paper Heart" will reteam for a new project set in Rio de Janeiro, home of the 2016 Olympic Games. Author Alex Beene and photographer Josh Sells will collaborate once again on a new project that explores themes similar to the ones detailed in their first publication.
"Rio is a stunningly beautiful city, perhaps the most spectacular in the world," Beene said. "It's the perfect backdrop for our next book, which is going to explore themes of what it means to be 'beautiful' and to be accepted in modern society. Appearance vs. reality is a huge issue in our new digital world. We want to capture that."
"Rio is a stunningly beautiful city, perhaps the most spectacular in the world. It's the perfect backdrop for our next book, which is going to explore themes of what it means to be 'beautiful' and to be accepted in modern society."
Alex Beene, Author
Photography for the book will take place in spring 2016, with the expected publication date being in late summer of the same year. The creators hope to have their latest book released in time for the Summer Olympic Games, scheduled to occur in the city next August. Emily Weatherington, who acted as lead designer for the duo's first book, will return, as well.
"With the Olympics being set there (Rio) next summer, we want to capitalize on that excitement that will undoubtedly surrounding the city then," Beene said.
Alex Beene is an author and visionary. He has been featured on ABC, CBS, ESPN Radio and an array of print publications for authoring his first children’s book, “Lessons from a Southern Mother." His columns have appeared in the Pulitzer Prize-winning Clarion-Ledger, Mic.com and other prominent media outlets. A constant traveler, he has ventured to over 20 countries and has books in five different languages. He is a songwriter represented by the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers and has served as a partner on the Chairman's Circle for New York's Roundabout Theater Company. His philanthropy and work in education have been recognized by the Jackson Sun, which listed him as one of the top leaders 40 in Tennessee.
Joshua Sells is a photographer and performer. He runs Joshua Sells Photography, a business that specializes in high-quality photography for personal and artistic use. A natural performer and supporter of the arts, he’s been featured as a cast member in the Broadway revival production of “Chicago” and is a member of the Chairman’s Circle for the Roundabout Theater Company.
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