From left, Creator Marie Daniels, GoodBookery CEO Peter Korchnak, and Free Arts NW director Kris Bella at the launch party for "Removing the Rose Colored Glasses", 9/22/11
On Thursday, September 22nd, with 100 copies of “Removing the Rose Colored Glasses: Youth Advocates Speak” in hand, GoodBookery staff and Creator Marie Daniels joined the book’s Contributors and a crowd of supporters to acknowledge the hard work and long hours that culminated to create GoodBookery’s very first title. Thanks to the efforts of host Tatiana Xenelis of Prudential Northwest, we celebrated this historic moment in style.
During the event, contributors introduced themselves and shared the experiences that motivated them to contribute to the book. Mary Duncan — who traveled to Portland from Gastonia, North Carolina to celebrate her contribution — shared her story of working with a young woman who lived a troubled childhood struggling with mental illness. Many contributors discussed the passion that drives them to continue their work with youth, even through difficult and frustrating situations.
Through their pioneering efforts, creator Marie Daniels and the 17 contributors to “Removing the Rose Colored Glasses” were truely and inspiration to the event attendees. We received three inquires from attendees who want start their own collaborative books!
Sales from Thursday’s event, as well as future sales of “Removing the Rose Colored Glasses”, benefit Free Arts NW, a local organization committed to helping youth in need through art. Executive Director Kris Bella attended and spoke about the organizations efforts to change the lives of Portland youth through artistic expression. A slideshow highlighted the inspiring work of young people in Free Arts NW’s programs.
GoodBookery would like to thank Creator Marie Daniels, Contributors, supporters, as well as Tatiana Xenelis and Kris Bella, for celebrating this moment in GoodBookery’s history.
View the photo gallery from the event → (Courtesy of Shannon Butler)
Support Portland’s youth and be a part of this historic event by purchasing your own copy of “Removing the Rose Colored Glasses: Youth Advocates Speak.”
