Voices and Light from the City
Founded by hopeful individuals, Lake Street Press publishes voices that illuminate the journey of life, awaken the soul, and delight the human heart. We release a small list of inspiring titles each year in genres of nonfiction and fiction by Midwestern authors.
Forthcoming TitlesNonna’s Book of Mysteries Chicago Sun-Times 2010 Summer Reading Pick Grand Prize Winner of the 2010 Paris Book Festival Best Teen Book 2010 San Francisco Book Festival In Renaissance Italy, apprenticeships for young women do not exist. Yet in Florence, fourteen-year-old Emilia Serafini dreams of becoming a painter. The odds appear stacked against her until she receives a fascinating book, A Manual to the Science of Alchemy. It once was her grandmother’s and Emilia turns again and again to the Manual for guidance. Infused with the mysticism of alchemy, Nonna’s Book of Mysteries is an exciting portrait of a young woman who defies convention to seek her destiny. I loved Nonna’s Book of Mysteries! It’s is a wonder of a book–exciting, mysterious, and wise. I’ll long remember the courageous and determined Emilia who learns about choices and the consequences of choices, about the importance of struggle and perseverance, about loyalty, friendship, and love, amid the splendors of Renaissance Florence. I can’t wait for another from Mary Osborne. *Karen Cushman, Newberry Award Winner*, author of The Midwife’s Apprentice
“Nonna’s Book of Mysteries is an exciting journey into the long lost world of art, mystery, and magic. Filled with twists, turns and surprises throughout, it will keep you riveted to your seat with every page. I couldn’t put it down. A marvelous read and one that will stay with you long after it is over.” –Sonia Choquette, PH.D, author of The Answer Is Simple… Love Yourself, Live Your Spirit and Your Heart’s Desire. |
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