In times of division and confusion, stories are the universal way we connect with each other. Stories show us our roots to the past and give us hope for the future. No matter how different or far away a culture, identity or tradition seems, stories have the power to connect, inspire and unify.
Growing up between Japanese and American traditions, renowned illustrator Yoshi Yoshitani is no stranger to the power and magical ability of stories to bridge different cultures. In Beneath the Moon: Fairy Tales, Myths, and Divine Stories from Around the World (Ten Speed Press) Yoshitani presents 78 fairy tales, myths and divine stories from around the world, each paired with a unique and stunning colorful illustration of Yoshi’s own creation.
Beneath the Moon recounts stories — many centered on women and girls — that you may be familiar with (Rapunzel, Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella) while introducing lesser-known stories such as the volcano goddess Pele from Hawaii; the wrathful sea goddess Sedna of Inuit mythology; and the strong and resilient Yennenga, mother of the Mossi people in Burkina Faso. The recurring themes of conquering evil, overcoming adversity, and finding love and companionship are woven throughout this collection.
Beneath the Moon offers powerful and universal retellings of popular and unique stories alongside Yoshi’s signature art style, creating a vibrant multicultural collection designed to mesmerize, empower and inspire resiliency for readers of all ages.
Images reprinted with permission from Beneath the Moon: Fairy Tales, Myths, And Divine Stories from Around the World by Yoshi Yoshitani copyright ©2020. Illustrations by Yoshi Yoshitani copyright ©2020. Published by Ten Speed Press, an imprint of Penguin Random House.
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About Yoshi Yoshitani:
Yoshi Yoshitani is an illustrator based in California who has done work for The Walt Disney Company, Image Comics, Valiant Comics, IDW Publishing, DreamWorks Animation, and Rebellion Publishing. Illustrator of the graphic novel Zatanna and the House of Secrets, Yoshi is currently working on a young adult graphic novel for DC Comics. Yoshi regularly appears on panels at comic book conventions.
