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$20 Find your Purpose
108 readers
You'll get:
- 1 printed copy
- 1 free eBook
1 copy + ebook included
$5 shipping
$40 Sharing Ikigai story
66 readers
Share a copy with a friend. You'll get:
- 2 printed copies
- 2 free eBooks
2 copies + ebook included
$5 shipping
$150 Small Group
12 readers
You'll get:
- 5 printed copies (autographed)
- 5 free eBooks
- 30 min webinar with Chiemi for Q&A
- Free shipping
5 copies + ebook included
Free shipping
$250 Okinawan Culture
2 readers
You'll get:
- 10 printed copies
- 10 eBooks
- 1h presentation with Chiemi regarding Okinawan culture and Ikigai's story
- Free shipping
10 copies + ebook included
Free shipping
$500 Okinawan History
3 readers
Perfect for schools, you'll get:
- 20 printed copies
- 20 eBooks
- 1h presentation with Chiemi regarding Okinawan culture and Ikigai's story
- Invite to the book launch
- Free shipping
20 copies + ebook included
Free shipping
$1000 Legacy
18 readers
This is great for non-profit organizations.
Also great for any practice or association that deals with children, motivation or life-coaching.
- 50 printed copies
- 50 eBooks
- 1h presentation with Chiemi regarding Okinawan culture and Ikigai's story
- Invite to the book launch
- Your organization's name written in the book as a Sponsor in the acknowledge page
- Free shipping
50 copies + ebook included
Free shipping
Life's Purpose
IKIGAI is an illustrated historical fiction children’s book about a story that takes place on the island of Okinawa in the oceanside village of Chinen, Japan.
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"IKIGAI" is an illustrated historical fiction children’s book. The story takes place on the island of Okinawa in the oceanside village of Chinen. There, young Choichi dreams of sharing with the world the classical Ryukuan art of uta-sanshin, an Okinawan musical instrument, singing while playing a three-stringed lute. His master instructor, Haruyuki Miyazato, guides him through the “Yaruki Shinkun—Lessons of the Heart" while Choichi meets with self-doubt and questions his life’s purpose.
“If you have found your life’s purpose, you will see it validated by the smiles on the faces of those who see you perform uta-sanshin” said Miyazato.
This book was written by an Okinawan for Okinawan children, an unrepresented voice in American literature. However, this story does not just teach about Okinawan culture. It asks a universal question that all humans can relate to: “What is my life’s purpose, and how do I find it.”
This book was written by an Okinawan for Okinawan children, an unrepresented voice in American literature. However, this story does not just teach about Okinawan culture. It asks a universal question that children and adults can relate to: “What is my life’s purpose, and how do I find it.”
"A soft but not silenced voice resounds in poetic words built phrase by phrase about a people and place beloved of Chiemi Souen. Okinawa, mother—seen to us all through the eyes of the writer—invisible no longer within the Asian-American diaspora. My sister poet is of her homelands. Hawai'i and Okinawa. Written and heard."
– Lois-Ann Yamanaka, author
"Brilliant work! Chiemi Souen has taken the life-affirming concepts of life purpose and joy, and woven them into an engaging read that is as relatable as it is unique. Her story brings awareness to not only the Okinawan culture, but the importance of loving what you do and not giving up. A must-read for anyone who needs a spark of light to catalyze joy and new awareness within their spirit. The illustrations are beyond perfect and add depth and magic to the story."
– Alice Inoue, author, columnist and Happiness U founder
Black Rose Writing
500 copies • Partial manuscript • Looking for fiction, non-fiction, and children's book genres, all having one thing in common: an individual's originality and hardship. Traditional publisher Children Fiction, Literary Fiction, Mystery, Thriller, Horror & Suspense, Romantic Fiction, Science Fiction & Fantasy, YA Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Business & Money, Career & Success, Health, Fitness & Dieting, History, Personal Growth & Self-Improvement, Sports & Outdoors United States, Canada, United Kingdom |
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LM Vintage Publishers
500 copies • Completed manuscript • Looking for fiction and nonfiction romance, thriller, science fiction, young adult, historical fiction. Traditional publisher Children Fiction, Christian Fiction, Commercial Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Historical Fiction, LGBT Fiction, Literary Fiction, Mystery, Thriller, Horror & Suspense, Romantic Fiction, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Women's Fiction, YA Fiction Worldwide |
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Publishizer
1,000 copies • Partial manuscript. Traditional publisher Children Fiction, Literary Fiction, Mind & Body, Mind & Body, Women's Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Business & Money, Business & Money, Career & Success, Children Non-Fiction, Corporate Culture, Current Affairs, Entrepreneurship & Small Business, Entrepreneurship & Small Business, Journalism, LGBT Non-Fiction, Management & Leadership, Management & Leadership, Mindfulness & Happiness, Mindfulness & Happiness, Parenting, Personal Growth & Self-Improvement, Personal Growth & Self-Improvement, Sex & Relationships, Society & Culture United States |
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Atlantic Publishing Group, Inc.
250 copies • Completed manuscript. Hybrid publisher Children Fiction, Mind & Body, YA Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Business & Money, Career & Success, Cookbooks, Food & Wine, Health, Fitness & Dieting, History, Journalism, Personal Growth & Self-Improvement, Politics & Social Sciences, Society & Culture Worldwide |
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Blooming Twig
500 copies • Complete manuscript. Hybrid publisher Children Fiction, Literary Fiction, Mind & Body, Mystery, Thriller, Horror & Suspense, Science Fiction & Fantasy, YA Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Business & Money, Career & Success, Cookbooks, Food & Wine, Health, Fitness & Dieting, History, Journalism, Personal Growth & Self-Improvement, Politics & Social Sciences, Religion & Spirituality, Science, Society & Culture, Sports & Outdoors, Technology & the Future, Travel Worldwide |
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Brandylane Publishers, Inc.
Looking for titles that teach, promote, and encourage understanding, tolerance, peace, environmental preservation, health, and wellness. Hybrid publisher Children Fiction, Children Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Historical Fiction, LGBT Fiction, LGBT Fiction, Literary Fiction, Mind & Body, Mystery, Thriller, Horror & Suspense, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Women's Fiction, Women's Fiction, YA Fiction, YA Fiction, Children Non-Fiction, Health, Fitness & Dieting, History, Humor & Entertainment, Illustrated Books, Mindfulness & Happiness, Nature & Environment, Personal Growth & Self-Improvement, Politics & Social Sciences, Popular Science, Technology & the Future, YA Non-Fiction, Science Fiction & Humour Worldwide |
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Cranthorpe Millner
250 copies • Partial manuscript. Hybrid publisher Children Fiction, Literary Fiction, Literary Fiction, Mystery, Thriller, Horror & Suspense, Mystery, Thriller, Horror & Suspense, Mind & Body, Mind & Body, Romantic Fiction, Romantic Fiction, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Science Fiction & Fantasy, YA Fiction, YA Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Biography & Memoir, Health, Fitness & Dieting, Health, Fitness & Dieting, History, History, Personal Growth & Self-Improvement, Personal Growth & Self-Improvement, Science, Science, Sports & Outdoors, Sports & Outdoors, Travel, Travel United States, Canada, United Kingdom |
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Elite Online Publishing
Elite Online Publishing is based in Utah & Texas, and will help put your self-published book out into the world to grow, become a #1 bestseller, and give you a foundation of credibility, powerful marketing appeal, and new contacts. We have been in business for over 6 years and have helped over 150 authors become bestsellers. Hybrid publisher Children Fiction, Christian Fiction, Literary Fiction, Mind & Body, Mystery, Thriller, Horror & Suspense, Romantic Fiction, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Women's Fiction, YA Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Business & Money, Career & Success, Christian Non-Fiction, Cookbooks, Food & Wine, Education, Health, Fitness & Dieting, History, Journalism, LGBT Non-Fiction, Management & Leadership, Marketing & Sales, Motivation & Inspiration, Nature & Environment, Parenting, Personal Growth & Self-Improvement, Politics & Social Sciences, Productivity & Time Management, Psychology, Reference, Religion & Spirituality, Science, Sex & Relationships, Society & Culture, Sports & Outdoors, Technology & the Future, Travel, YA Non-Fiction United States, Canada, United Kingdom |
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HigherLife
500 copies • Completed manuscript. Hybrid publisher Children Fiction, Literary Fiction, Mind & Body, YA Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Business & Money, Career & Success, Cookbooks, Food & Wine, Health, Fitness & Dieting, History, Journalism, Personal Growth & Self-Improvement, Politics & Social Sciences, Religion & Spirituality, Science, Society & Culture, Sports & Outdoors, Technology & the Future Worldwide |
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i2i Publishing
250 copies • Completed manuscript. Hybrid publisher Children Fiction, Literary Fiction, Mind & Body, Mystery, Thriller, Horror & Suspense, Romantic Fiction, Science Fiction & Fantasy, YA Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Health, Fitness & Dieting, History, Journalism, Politics & Social Sciences, Society & Culture Worldwide |
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Isabella Media Inc
250 copies • Completed manuscript. Hybrid publisher Children Fiction, Christian Fiction, Literary Fiction, Mind & Body, Mystery, Thriller, Horror & Suspense, Romantic Fiction, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Business & Money, Career & Success, Communication Skills, Corporate Culture, Education, Entrepreneurship & Small Business, Health, Fitness & Dieting, Illustrated Books, Management & Leadership, Marketing & Sales, Mindfulness & Happiness, Motivation & Inspiration, Personal Growth & Self-Improvement, Politics & Social Sciences Worldwide |
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Lifestyle Entrepreneurs Press
500 copies • Partial manuscript • Looking for business and entrepreneurship, personal development, and success psychology books. Hybrid publisher Literary Fiction, Mind & Body, Biography & Memoir, Business & Money, Career & Success, Cookbooks, Food & Wine, Communication Skills, Corporate Culture, Crafts & Hobbies, Creativity, Current Affairs, Economics, Education, Entrepreneurship & Small Business, Health, Fitness & Dieting, Journalism, Management & Leadership, Marketing & Sales, Mindfulness & Happiness, Money & Investment, Motivation & Inspiration, Nature & Environment, Parenting, Personal Growth & Self-Improvement, Philosophy, Popular Science, Productivity & Time Management, Psychology, Religion & Spirituality, Science, Sex & Relationships, Society & Culture, Sports & Outdoors, Technology & the Future, Travel Worldwide |
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Prensa Press
Looking for cookbooks, design, craft books, art, non-fiction and photography. Hybrid publisher Children Fiction, Commercial Fiction, Literary Fiction, Mystery, Thriller, Horror & Suspense, Art & Photography, Biography & Memoir, Business & Money, Career & Success, Cookbooks, Food & Wine, Creativity, Health, Fitness & Dieting, Illustrated Books, Journalism, Nature & Environment, Society & Culture, Sports & Outdoors, Technology & the Future, Travel, YA Non-Fiction Illinois, Mexico, United States |
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1106 Design, LLC
Dear Author, Service publisher Children Fiction, Christian Fiction, Commercial Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Literary Essay, Literary Fiction, Mind & Body, Mystery, Thriller, Horror & Suspense, Mythology & Folk Tales, Poetry, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Women's Fiction, YA Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Business & Money, Career & Success, Children Non-Fiction, Christian Non-Fiction, Cookbooks, Food & Wine, Communication Skills, Corporate Culture, Current Affairs, Economics, Education, Entrepreneurship & Small Business, Health, Fitness & Dieting, History, Humor & Entertainment, Journalism, Management & Leadership, Marketing & Sales, Mindfulness & Happiness, Money & Investment, Motivation & Inspiration, Nature & Environment, Parenting, Personal Growth & Self-Improvement, Philosophy, Politics & Social Sciences, Popular Science, Productivity & Time Management, Psychology, Reference, Religion & Spirituality, Science, Sex & Relationships, Society & Culture, Sports & Outdoors, Technology & the Future, Travel, YA Non-Fiction, Science Fiction & Humour Worldwide |
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Atmosphere Press
250 copies • Partial manuscript. Service publisher Children Fiction, Literary Fiction, Mind & Body, Mystery, Thriller, Horror & Suspense, Romantic Fiction, Science Fiction & Fantasy, YA Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Business & Money, Career & Success, Cookbooks, Food & Wine, Health, Fitness & Dieting, History, Journalism, Personal Growth & Self-Improvement, Politics & Social Sciences, Religion & Spirituality, Science, Society & Culture, Sports & Outdoors, Technology & the Future, Travel Worldwide |
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eBooks2go
100 copies • Completed manuscript. Service publisher Children Fiction, Literary Fiction, Mind & Body, Mystery, Thriller, Horror & Suspense, Romantic Fiction, Science Fiction & Fantasy, YA Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Business & Money, Career & Success, Cookbooks, Food & Wine, Health, Fitness & Dieting, History, Journalism, Personal Growth & Self-Improvement, Politics & Social Sciences, Religion & Spirituality, Science, Society & Culture, Sports & Outdoors, Technology & the Future, Travel Worldwide |
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Happy Self Publishing
100 copies • Completed manuscript. Service publisher Children Fiction, Literary Fiction, Mind & Body, Mystery, Thriller, Horror & Suspense, Romantic Fiction, Science Fiction & Fantasy, YA Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Business & Money, Career & Success, Cookbooks, Food & Wine, Health, Fitness & Dieting, History, Journalism, Personal Growth & Self-Improvement, Politics & Social Sciences, Religion & Spirituality, Science, Society & Culture, Sports & Outdoors, Technology & the Future, Travel Worldwide |
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