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Tamara Albanna weaves the tale of Inanna's despair, strength and triumph-giving children of all ages hope that the dark times in life will pass. Arna Baartz illustrates this journey with gorgeous paintings of the owls, lions, stars, sun and moon that direct Her. My Name is Inanna is dedicated to Tamara's beloved homeland, Iraq-The Cradle of Civilization; the Land of the Goddess.Praise for My Name is Inanna"Full of meaning and insight, with stunning illustrations, this simple, poetic version of the ancient myth glimmers like the "inner star" the author describes, showing where to turn for guidance." -Marilyn McFarlane, author of Sacred Myths: Stories of World Religions and Sacred Stories: Wisdom from World Religions"The Girl God does it again with this inspiring, lyrical read! In My Name is Inanna, Tamara Albanna and Arna Baartz team up to bring the goddess of love to life for even the youngest readers. As human children, we will all face times of struggle and darkness in our lives. The powerful story of Innana, as told in these pages, reminds us that we too can trust ourselves and let our own inner star of intuition guide our way. An important message for us all!" - Melia Keeton-Digby, author of The Heroines Club: A Mother-Daughter Empowerment Circle"In My Name is Inanna, Tamara Albanna provides a guiding star for girls and young women: their own divine power. The story is beautifully and simply presented in the voice of the Sumerian Goddess Inanna, who is deeply aware of her own power, and of the need for its guidance through difficult times. Inanna is indeed a powerful Goddess, wise and strong, who knows about the sun and moon and love. She knows too that the best guidance we have-the only thing that navigates us through darkness-is our divine inner power. This is such a deeply necessary message for girls and women to hear, and so healing-that we need not look outside ourselves for strength and wisdom. The powerful message of this book is perfectly complemented by Arna Baartz's radiant artwork. On these pages, girls dance, owls spread their wings, lions sit calmly in their strength, and women embrace themselves, in darkness and light. I highly recommend My Name is Innana-buy it for yourself, for your daughter or niece or cousin, for any and all of the girls and women in your life. Its message is one we must return to again and again: our power is within, and it is both healing and mighty." -Elizabeth Hall Magill, author of Defining Sexism in the U.S.

Kali is a figure that is known Worldwide. If you don't know Her by face, you know Her by name. Whether She is being worshipped by Hindus, used as a symbol of Empowerment in Western Feminism or looked upon as the embodiment of Sacred Rage-- Kali is multifaceted and so are the Ones who know Her by face, and by name. She dances Her dance of destruction to give way for the new. She is Ego Death. She is Justice. She is a Sharp Blade. She is a War Cry. This Anthology is a collection of stories and personal experiences from Women, Femmes and Non-Binary folks about how Kali's Destruction allowed them to LIVE and DANCE their way to FREEDOM.

Today more than ever, the image of the Goddess of Willendorf is a relevant one. Women and girls are bombarded with Photoshopped images of an "ideal" body shape that is quite literally unattainable. Remembering Willendorf's powerful story reminds us of the beautiful abundance of the female body, with all of her hills and valleys, lush softness, and fertility. You don't want to miss this body-positive celebration of the Great Mother Goddess!Praise for My Name is Goddess of Willendorf"At last-the truth about the Goddess of Willendorf, Mother of All. No, we Her daughters are not all skinny like some male standard demands. Yes, some of us Her daughters have soft thighs. Yes, we Her daughters are of many colors and speak many languages. Our own daughters will be inspired by this beautifully illustrated book to see themselves more clearly and more gently."-Barbara Ardinger, Ph.D., Author of Goddess Meditations, Practicing the Presence of the Goddess, and Finding New Goddesses"Counters the toxic message of patriarchy...sets a new tone, a new and healthy narrative for women and girls. Liberates us all from the shackles of self doubt and shame. Promotes our own unique authenticity."-Rev. Dr. Karen Tate, Author, Activist, Radio Show Host of Voices of the Sacred Feminine"The Upper Palaeolithic Venus of Willendorf is lush and curvy, the opposite of what society believes women's shape should be: rail-thin, boyish. This gorgeously illustrated book honors this Goddess, a perfect role model for young women and girls."-Miriam Robbins Dexter, Ph.D., Author of Whence the Goddesses: a Source Book"What if the Goddess of Willendorf spoke to us? What would She want Her children, young or old, to understand? Surely She would speak with images, feelings, and heart-truths, as well as with words-as does this sublimely-illustrated book, designed to awaken an abundance of rich Goddess-power in the psyches of children and adults alike."-Annie Finch, Author of Spells: New and Selected Poems and Among the Goddesses

Poetry and musings by Tamara Albanna."Tamara Albanna reveals many faces in her collection of "poetry and musings, As I Lay by the Tigris and Weep. Her untitled and deceptively simple pieces, none more than a page long, describe a fierce woman who calls for nothing less than a world-wide revolution against the misogyny of "old men in their robes/ so terrified of little girls who bleed/ paralyzed at the thought of all that power. . ./ They must suppress her from the cradle to the grave/ because if she realizes her power/ theirs will be no more."Albanna reminds us-and herself-that she is: descended from the "Priestesses of Sumer/ A land they call, 'The Cradle of Civilization, '/ a time when Goddess reigned/ and women honored as her incarnation on Earth/ Today, this land is drowning in the blood of/ innocents-all because we have forgotten Her."Slowly she has discovered and forged the inner strength necessary both to survive and to effect change. In one of the "musings " mentioned in the book's title, Albanna relates: "To survive my childhood, I learned how to weavewords, step in and out of different realities, different worlds, anything to escape thecruelty of my present situation.I look back and realize the power I had."In some pieces, Albama apostrophizes the Beloved, reminiscent of the great Persian mystic poet known as Rumi. Filled with ecstatic adoration, Rumi's unidentified "Beloved" represented, we are told, his idea of God. Similarly, the identity of Albama's "Beloved" is ambiguous, but perhaps she addresses those to whom she dedicates her book, "To the Goddess, my Motherland, and women and girls all over Mother Earth." What is not ambiguous is that Albanna calls for us to abjure subordination, suppression, and silence originating in fear and hatred based on identities assigned us at birth, and incites us to rebel and own our strength and beauty." -Donna Snyder, author of The Tongue Has its Secrets

Pain Perspectives is an anthology that tells the stories of women's bodies and their experiences of chronic pain and illness. It also reveals the deep wisdom held within the suffering.The art, writing, and poetry from women around the world showcased in this book offers three clear messages. The first is that women are sick both metaphorically and physically. Lots of women. The second is that it is the patriarchal systems and structures in society are the origin of the sickness. Patriarchy hurts. The third is that the path of Goddess is both the medicine and the cure. Pleasure liberates.Read how Goddess and Goddess spirituality supports women to heal and find their voice, so that others may too.

June 24, 2022 will stand in infamy as the Supreme Court of the United States overturned the landmark case known as Roe v. Wade which gave women sovereignty over their own bodies with regard to abortion. That sovereignty is now being given back to the States and women will have no say as to what happens to them.This turning back of the clock is not just in America. Women all over the world are nothing more than a commodity and we are still being raped and plundered; our right to do with our bodies as we choose once again on the chopping block.As women from around the world and from a variety of situations weigh in on this new attack, Women's Sovereignty and Body Autonomy Beyond Roe v. Wade addresses the concerns and opinions of women from around the planet. Through art and poetry, prose and personal accounts, this shared atrocity that continues to be forced on women is brought into a new light with a rebel resolve that screams "NO MORE"!

The story of the greatly misunderstood Goddess, including why she likes snakes. My name is Medusa explores the "scary" dark side, the potency of nature and the importance of dreams.Arna Baartz gorgeously illustrates this tale by Glenys Livingstone, teaching children (big and small) that our power often lies in what we have been taught to fear and revile.

Crone is calling - can you hear Her? Crone is insisting on visibility - can you see Her? Crone is offering each and every single one of us an invitation to the individual and collective initiation of Wisdom Keeper, Visionary and Mentor - can you feel Her?Crone Goddess is insisting that every woman give sound to her voice, embody her power and play their part in extricating her from the patriarchal shadow and bind.The Crone Initiation is an anthology of women's experiences of perimenopause and menopause, and the part Goddess plays in this journey. Crone's presence in the breakdowns and breakthroughs, the disintegration and rebuilding, is expressed through words and art. Meaning is reclaimed and the power of the Elder restored.

This book is the documentation of a poetic ceremonial process practiced over decades, which has been the making of a world, a creative context in which She could be expressed and heard. This ceremonial practice is based in the Seasonal Moments of Earth-Sun relationship: that is, specifically the Solstices, Equinoxes and cross-quarter transitions of the Old European indigenous traditions. This has been synthesized with a scientific understanding of the unfolding Cosmos, and with female metaphor for the sacred: named as a "PaGaian" cosmology. The poetic process of ceremony described, over the year long cycle of Earth-Sun creativity is a Geo-therapy, a placing of self within a womb of creativity, a microcosm of the Womb of the Cosmos, the habitat of all being, in which we dwell. This documentation was enabled and enhanced by the author's academic doctoral work which allowed organic and transpersonal research methods, wherein ceremony, meditations, and intuitive cognitions were part of the learning. The circle of stones on the front cover represents this devotional practice and is reminiscent of the great stone circles built by ancestral peoples, which were ceremonial sites celebrating relationship with the beauty and terror of being alive in this awesome universe.

The Creative Warrior is so much more than an ordinary colouring in book; it is a journey of personal empowerment. This book has been designed to awaken your inner creative being and gently connect you with your most satisfying and creative self.The Creative Warrior blossoms with encouraging quotes, numerous colouring sheets of unique images, suggestions, activities and insightful thoughts.You will benefit on many levels from exploring this colouring journal for awakening the creative child. When used daily, The Creative Warrior propels you mindfully into a very happy place!Each of the images in The Creative Warrior have been especially created by the artist with the intention of delivering the essence of true love and triggering a healing response as you colour.This book is dedicated to every child who has been made to feel their marks are not good enough.

Tell Me Why is a feminist twist of the creation story told with love from a mother to her son, in hopes of crafting a different world for them both.This is the third (newly revised) book in The Girl God series, written specifically with boys in mind."Men, too, need the feminine divine in order to reconcile with, recover, and honor the repressed and denied feminine aspects of their own being and becoming." -Jane Caputi