Brook Looked Up

Borts, Ryan

ISBN 13: 9798991216906

Published by Iowa Creative Content LLC, 2024

About this Item

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Brook Looked Up
• Publisher: Iowa Creative Content LLC
• Publication Date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798991216906
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

About this title

Synopsis

Join Brook, a small stream, as she journeys through the seasons with Summit, the tallest mountain of the range, and finds joy in a surprising connection. This story weaves science, nature, and love to deliver a powerful message about finding beauty in each season of life.

About the Authors

Ryan didn't set out to write a children's book. The story, Brook Looked Up, inspired by his daughter's name, Brook Summit, came to him all at once one afternoon when she was 10 months old. Once upon a time, the Iowa native was an aspiring poet, accepted into the University of Iowa's Undergraduate Writer's Workshop and then Texas State's MFA in Creative Writing program, which he passed on because he met a girl (who became his wife). Ryan is currently a producer and director of award-winning video and photography work. Outside of that, he has a passion for family road trips through rugged landscapes and charming towns.

Holly St. John has been passionate about art since childhood and earned her MFA from Vermont College of Fine Arts. A Christian, she lives and works guided by her faith. Holly illustrated Brook Looked Up using watercolors and pencils, blending her love of storytelling with her artistic skill, to achieve a timeless style. In addition to the cover, this book includes 9 classic pieces, including her favorite piece, the 6th illustration of the story.Holly enjoys working in a variety of mediums, including painting, pottery, and jewelry. Holly finds joy and inspiration in the peace of countryside life, where she resides with her husband and son, surrounded by animals and family.