School of Awake: A Girl's Guide to the Universe

by Kidada Jones, Koa Jones (Illustrator), Rashida Jones (Foreword by)

Overview

The One and Only Girl’s Guide to Greatness

Do you believe in wishes?
Did you know you are made of stardust?
Have you ever been curious about how you fit into this big old universe?

Kidada Jones invites you to join School of Awake, where you will explore our amazing world while getting to know and love your authentic self. Kidada understands the challenges you face and offers dozens of ways to keep it real and navigate the world without losing sight of what’s important. Experience the light within you through colorful illustrations, fun facts, mystical, heart-centered activities, and timeless wisdom.

Explore dozens of ways to be yourself and cruise through the world without forgetting what matters most. Through Q&As, ceremonies, crafts, and even recipes, you’ll learn how to:

build a kit of tools that will make your life better and truly yours

resist bullying by putting bullies on ice

create a giant dream catcher, a “galaxy on the go,” and affirmation flags

connect to your heart in difficult moments

make a personalized wish jar for your best and brightest dreams

This unique introduction to mind, body, and spirit consciousness overflows with empowering advice for becoming your best self. It will fill you with a sense of being connected to the entire universe while standing firmly in your one-of-a-kind beauty. Each page brims with powerful, positive energy to help you move through your life with joy and love.

This is not like any school you’ve ever attended — or any book you’ve ever read!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781608684588
Publisher:	New World Library
Publication date:	10/10/2017
Pages:	168
Sales rank:	1,128,798
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 8.00(h) x (d)
Age Range:	14 - 17 Years

About the Author

Kidada Jones has worked as a model, fashion designer, stylist, and brand consultant. Kidada found her unique style at a young age, mixing the whimsical and contemporary to create her trademark aesthetic. Through it all, she has remained a spiritual seeker, and this book is the culmination of her journeys, presenting deep wisdom through an inviting, open combination of words and art. Kidada lives in California.

Table of Contents

Contents
Foreword
Welcome to School of Awake!
Chapter 1: We Are All Stardust
Chapter 2: The Bridge to the Inner World: Breath
Chapter 3: Truly You
Chapter 4: Nature Is Magical
Chapter 5: The Power of Your Words
Chapter 6: The Ocean of Emotion
Chapter 7: Your Sacred Space
Chapter 8: Your Super Powers
Chapter 9: The Eternal Jewels: Virtues
About the Author
About the Illustrator

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

“A ton of fun, full of adventure, wisdom, and power! You’ll want to return to School of Awake again and again, and you’ll always discover something new. Enjoy!”
— Rashida Jones, from the foreword

“Lessons include mindfulness exercises, reflective writing activities, yoga poses, and affirmations, along with several activities that help inspire mental and emotional well-being. . . . it also gets practical, addressing bullying, crushes, and learning how to be a good friend. The coolest thing about this book is that none of the activities involve using social media, leaving readers to truly tap into the creative, undistracted self. Despite the subtitle, this book’s affirming messages can serve diverse genders.”
— Kirkus Reviews

“Kidada Jones packs a lot of wisdom into School Of Awake, a guide through adolescence. Unlike other guides for girls, which can be preachy or trite, this one is candid and straightforward, using language that girls can relate to, and soft illustrations that pull you through every chapter. Jones covers everything from mindfulness to manners. Get this for your tweens and teens.”
— Asbury Park Press (part of the USA Today network)

“School of Awake, it has to be said, is an extraordinary book on every level. . . . Finally we have an example of a wonderful piece of inspirational guidance that finally speaks the same language as its intended readership — one that breaks the mold and offers something genuinely different, new, and exciting. . . . School of Awake is a joyous, heart-warming and thoroughly energizing publication which brings to the world a genuinely valuable contribution to modern spirituality. I enjoyed reading it immensely — and it’s not even targeted at my demographic!”
— Spirituality Today

Editorial Reviews

12/01/2017
Gr 7 Up—The nourishment of mind, body, and spirit is the overarching theme of this handbook for girls. Jones seeks to instill self-love and positivity in young women by reminding them of their connection to the universe. Jones's early struggles with school (as noted by her sister Rashida Jones in the foreword) form the basis of this book that is mainly a collage of crafts, recipes, and mantras aimed at evoking contemplation and reflection. Drawing from science and mindfulness practices, Jones's guide is written in a direct, conversational tone that makes esoteric concepts accessible to teens. Punctuated by fluid watercolor illustrations, this book provides readers with multiple opportunities for reflection to help girls navigate roadblocks (bullying, comparisons, and conflict) on their path to inner peace. VERDICT Recommended for middle and high school readers.—Tamela Chambers, Chicago Public Schools

School Library Journal

2017-08-02
In the opening of this self-esteem builder, Kidada Jones tells readers that the education system failed her; she matriculated through 11 schools and was kicked out of eight. This is the book she didn't have growing up. It starts with the premise that a girl is a mini-universe, referencing astrophysics that teaches how atoms and molecules in our bodies contain the same materials that exist in the visible universe. Each chapter ends with a "So you're telling me this because…?" section, offering an alternative teaching model that explains the benefit of each lesson. Throughout the book, readers are advised to create a "soul-soothing tool kit," a shoe box to be filled with affordable, creative supplies that are used for ongoing activities related to the theme of each chapter. Lessons include mindfulness exercises, reflective writing activities, yoga poses, and affirmations, along with several activities that help inspire mental and emotional well-being. Jones offers healthy-eating tips that include simple and nutritious recipes. This book has a strong New Age feel, with its allusions to the power of energy, vibes, and dreamcatchers, but it also gets practical, addressing bullying, crushes, and learning how to be a good friend. The coolest thing about this book is that none of the activities involve using social media, leaving readers to truly tap into the creative, undistracted self. Despite the subtitle, this book's affirming messages can serve diverse genders. (Nonfiction. 13-17)

Kirkus Reviews