by Carolyn Kanjuro (Author), Sonali Zohra (Illustrator)
"A children's story (ages 6-10) about Ashoka, the famed Indian emperor (c. 268 to 232 BCE), who began his rule with incredible violence and cruelty but later had a great transformation and became an important propagator of Buddhism. This telling will highlight the potential for transformation upon seeing the suffering caused by following one's own desires and discovering the joy in harnessing one's power and energy to benefit others"--
Author Biography
CAROLYN KANJURO was a director, playwright, tutor for children, celebrated author of children's books, and life-long Buddhist practitioner. She is the author of Sit with Me and The Monkey Mind Meditation Deck.
SONALI ZOHRA is an illustrator from Bangalore, India. Her studio is watched over by a fairly wild and dangerous cat. She has a background in fine art and photography and holds a master's degree in design. Sonali currently spends most of her time illustrating children's books and is in the process of writing and illustrating one of her own.
Number of Pages: 40
Dimensions: 0.5 x 11.1 x 8.3 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: December 07, 2021
