We’re excited to announce the upcoming blog tour for Finding Joy by Anika Toro, running March 16–22! This visually rich and deeply reflective book invites readers into a space where art and poetry meet in search of resilience, beauty, and moments of quiet transformation.
Throughout the week, participating blogs will feature reviews and excerpts on this unique work of mixed media and visual poetry. Finding Joy offers a contemplative journey through image and language, encouraging readers to slow down, look closely, and discover unexpected brightness in the everyday.
To celebrate the tour, Meerkat Press is offering a $25 eGift Card giveaway to one lucky reader. Follow along with the tour stops, explore Anika Toro’s work, and be sure to enter for a chance to win.
Join us March 16–22 as we celebrate Finding Joy and the small, powerful moments that help illuminate the world.
GIVEAWAY
TOUR SCHEDULE
Equal Opportunity Reader – Book Review
Spine Magazine – Interview
Tomes & Tales – Book Review
Big Indie Books – Book Review
Cover 2 Cover Blog – Book Review
T. Kent Writes – Book Review
ABOUT THE BOOK & AUTHOR
Anika Toro is a ____________ artist, lover of ____________, and a self-proclaimed ___________! Her award-winning ____________ can be found on the walls of ____________throughout the world and has been displayed in ____________, as well as on the walls of ____ and in the ______________ museum of art.
She resides in East ___________ with her musical __________, clever teenage _________, and the very adorable_______ known as “Pilgy”. When she’s not immersed in her studio, Anika enjoys ________, _________, and ____________ all of which bring her endless inspiration and make it a challenge to leave the house.
Although not on social media, Anika would love to hear from you! Please send any jokes, questions, or requests via _________ or by mail. She believes that genuine connection and shared creativity can only make the world a better place!
Finding Joy
Discover the magic of serendipity and artistic exploration in "Finding Joy"! This mixed media art book takes selections from nine different copies of the same book, showcasing Anika's transformative and playful approach to the original text.
Each page spread uses hand-selected text, left unaltered from its original position. Through a process of erasure and blackout, Anika redacts everything except a newly found message, thought, idea, or poem, without adding any new text. Analog collages, paint, photography, embroidery, and more celebrate unique narratives, exploring creativity, spontaneity, and the profound moments that emerge from reimagining existing ideas.
Above all, Anika believes that creating should be fun! She hopes this book is a testament to the delight in making and that in exploring this book, you too find a bit of inspiration on your own path to joy.
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