{"product_id":"the-call-me-ishmael-phone-book-an-interactive-guide-to-life-changing-books-paperback","title":"The Call Me Ishmael Phone Book: An Interactive Guide to Life-Changing Books - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLogan Smalley\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eStephanie Kent\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor fans of \u003ci\u003eMy Ideal Bookshelf \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eBibliophile\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Call Me Ishmael Phone Book \u003c\/i\u003eis the perfect gift for book lovers everywhere: a quirky and entertaining interactive guide to reading, featuring voicemails, literary Easter eggs, checklists, and more, from the creators of the popular multimedia project.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Call Me Ishmael Phone Book \u003c\/i\u003eis an interactive illustrated homage to the beautiful ways in which books bring meaning to our lives and how our lives bring meaning to books. Carefully crafted in the style of a retro telephone directory, this guide offers you a variety of unique ways to connect with readers, writers, bookshops, and life-changing stories. In it, you'll discover... \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e-Heartfelt, anonymous voicemail messages and transcripts from real-life readers sharing unforgettable stories about their most beloved books. You'll hear how a mother and daughter formed a bond over their love for Erin Morgenstern's \u003ci\u003eThe Night Circus\u003c\/i\u003e, or how a reader finally felt represented after reading Gene Luen Yang's \u003ci\u003eAmerican Born Chinese\u003c\/i\u003e, or how two friends performed Mary Oliver's \u003ci\u003eThirst \u003c\/i\u003eto a grove of trees, or how Anne Frank inspired a young writer to continue journaling. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e-Hidden references inside fictional literary adverts like Ahab's Whale Tours and Miss Ophelia's Psychic Readings, and real-life literary landmarks like Maya Angelou City Park and the Edgar Allan Poe House \u0026amp; Museum. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e-Lists of bookstores across the USA, state by state, plus interviews with the book lovers who run them. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e-Various invitations to become a part of this book by calling and leaving a bookish voicemail of your own. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e-And more  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eQuirky, nostalgic, and full of heart, \u003ci\u003eThe Call Me Ishmael Phone Book \u003c\/i\u003eis a love letter to the stories that change us, connect us, and make us human.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLogan Smalley is the founding director of TED's youth and education initiative, TED-Ed--an award-winning website, content format, and program offering that serves millions of teachers and students every day. Prior to working for TED, Logan was selected as a TED Fellow for his roles as director, editor, and composer of the nonprofit, feature-length film, \u003ci\u003eDarius Goes West\u003c\/i\u003e (28 film festival awards, 2007). Logan is also a cofounder of CallMeIshmael.com--a creative, participatory literary initiative that was an honoree for the National Book Foundation's Innovations in Reading Prize in 2015. Logan began his career as a special education teacher in his hometown of Athens, Georgia, and he currently lives and works in New York City. He holds a BEd in special education from the University of Georgia, and an EdM in technology innovation and education from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eStephanie Kent is a writer and multimedia producer. Her recent work includes the Webby Award-winning \u003ci\u003eMasters of Scale\u003c\/i\u003e podcast, \u003ci\u003eThe Wall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e's premiere mobile-first news app, and a series of book reviews \u003ci\u003efor Boxing Insider\u003c\/i\u003e. During her time on staff at TED, Steph built community programs and brand engagement strategies. She was awarded a 2017 Creative Community Fellowship with National Arts Strategies Foundation and holds a BA in playwriting and literature from Emerson College. Stephanie writes a weekly newsletter on creativity, and is a competitive boxer. 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