Melanie Lee Artist, Illustrator & Author of A Girl In The World: Trees for Bees

Wednesday 1 April 2015

Trees for Bees

Here on the The Creative Kind Farm, last weekend, in sleepy little paddock...

This happened…The paddock became home to hundreds of trees.

Trees for Bees…EXCITING, hundreds and hundreds of trees planted, thanks to the help of a lot of people. The power of community is a beautiful thing. This will be great! Great for the bees, the trees, us and the bigger picture. Watching these babies grow day by day, lovely! Getting raining in on the first few days, thanks Mother Nature.

I'm excited to share more about this adventure and the details as they grow.

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Book Melanie for Speaking Engagements - Author Talks

Melanie is available for author talks & speaking engagements relating to her experience with the following…

Writing & illustration, creative expression, arts and healing, storytelling, eco friendly printing, self –publishing & crowdfunding and the life of a social entrepreneur.

Melanie is an inspirational, creative and engaging speaker who shares the wealth of her experiences honestlty and expresses that which is in her heart.

To enquire about fee-book Melanie for a speaking engagement contact info@agirlintheworld.org

See below for recent events Melanie has spoken...

100 inspirational Women Central Coast

Emerging Writers Festival 2012 Sydney Roadshow

Our Land, Our Water, Our Future Erina Central Coast

Our Land Our Water, Our Future Kariong Central Coast

Sustainability Expo Oyster Bay

Compass Housing Annual Community Luncheon

Vivid Sydney – This Place Is Your Launch the Art of Storytelling

Day of Action Against Sexual Violence Keynote Speaker Central Coast

Carnival Of The Bold - Change Makers Festival Guest Speaker

Vocalise Let your Voice Be Heard Youth Week Launch - Guest Speaker

What people are saying about the book - A Girl In The World.

I got the book and loving it. I can totally relate to this wonderfully illustrated work of art. It reminds me of all the childhood years when I used to read children books where everything is much simpler but full of dreams & possibilities. I forgot what it was like but your book and story brought back sweet memories. It will be cherished and one day I'll decide to hand it down to someone special....Thank you, Anna Dang

A Girl in the World is now the first choice for Jethro (3) every night at bedtime reading. It even beats Thomas the Tank Engine!

We received our beautiful book in the post. Thank you. Keeping it aside for my little girl's 6th birthday. This year is her 1st year of kindergarten- in the big wide world! I know she will love the book and the exploration of emotion. Congratulations! A wonderful creation…Kate Bannon

We came across "A Girl In The World" yesterday. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and wisdom with us and with a 9 year old girl who means the world to us - she really loved your book. That little girl inside of (you) your book is also very beautiful! Tuggerah Chiropractic

My copy of A Girl In The World arrived today and it is magical - I look forward to reading it to my little girl in the world (one month old Isabella) and telling her all about the amazing author Melanie Lee! Jac B Crimson Campaign

A Girl In The World is creating a series of children's books.

Created to encourage children and adults to share thoughts and feelings, to nourish philosophical and spiritual communication and to enrich emotional connection.

Each book will be Australian made with environmental considerations and certification, so that it may sit in the hands of children and adults not having cost the earth. Raising awareness for sustainable printing and eco friendly trade and practices will empower children and parents to be part of the solution.

We aim to raise awareness for Orphfund, a wonderful life saving and life changing organisation that champions children's wellbeing and welfare throughout the world.

A Girl In The World books and stories are created to delight.

A Girl In The World books and stories are as much about creating that time and place where thoughts and feelings can be shared as it is about the books and stories themselves. In a hurried world and busy lives, this precious time can all to often be lost to so many other responsibilities.

Providing opportunities that encourage and allow children to connect to, understand and express themselves is vital to their mental, emotional and spiritual health and growth. This helps to foster in them the understanding and importance of their place in the world and validates that their thoughts and feeling matter.

Helping build confidence and resilience in children and develop a healthy sense of themselves is of the greatest importance. It also clears a path for them to develop a strong belief in themselves and their ability to make positive choices. One of the greatest gifts we can offer our children is the knowledge that they have choices, that they can choose to respond or react.

It helps children to understand that they have the power to affect change through the choices they make and to take responsibility for creating and sharing ideas, thoughts and feelings, even if difficult and challenging, in a safe and positive manner.

The Way The Books Are Made-is as important as the why.

By creating children’s books that are eco friendly and sustainable with transparency and information as to the printing and production of these books it also opens up the world of possibility to explore and converse with children about the environment and our need to protect it.

Opening up those conversations with children and sharing the vast number of ways we can do that will help them feel pro-active and equip them to make decisions and choices regarding the future of our planet and its resources.

A Girl In The World books are eco friendly and certified, printed and produced with environmental considerations and certification.

Exhibition History

ART EXHIBITION HISTORY

2007 - Newport Artworks, Newport Beach, NSW

2007 - Environmental Art Award, Tap Gallery, Darlinghurst, awarded peoples choice.

2007 - Images of the Cross, Tap Gallery, Darlinghurst  

2007 - Togetherness Art for Humanity, group exhibition Queenscliff, NSW

2008 - Togetherness Art for Humanity, group exhibition Sydney Parliament House. 

2008 - Togetherness Art for Humanity, group exhibition Global Gallery Paddington. 

2009 - Solo Exhibition, Tap Gallery, Darlinghurst, NSW.

2010 – Exhibition, Heights, Insights & Highlights, Gosford Regional Art Gallery, NSW.

2011 - Vagina Dialogues exhibition Tap Gallery Darlinghurst, NSW

2012 - Solo Exhibition The Gnostic Mana, Woy Woy

2012 –Amnesty Freedom Art exhibition Tap Gallery Darlinghurst

A Girl In The World is helping raise awareness for ORPHFUND and the inspiring life saving work they do with orphaned children.

Orphfund is a volunteer based organisation helping abandoned,

orphaned and vulnerable children around the world, regardless of race or religion.

They run grass root, self-sustaining, community projects, that provide shelter, nutrition, health care, support, education and training, ensuring all children have a happy and bright future.

Orphfund are purely volunteer based and they are proud to ensure that 100% of any donation will reach children living in poverty.

To find out more about them, the work that they do and how you can help please visit…

http://www.orphfund.org/drupal/

About Melanie Lee and A Girl In The World

I am an artist, illustrator and writer who loves the art of self expression. Finding, losing and finding myself through creativity is an endless source of inspiration. Creative expression helps me to process my world and the world around me. I am passionate about sharing that experience and encouraging and inspiring others to discover and uncover their own creative expression and voice.

In 2012 I wrote, illustrated and self published A Girl In The World, a children's book not only for children but for the child within us all. A beautiful book with a meaningful and universal story about the ups and downs of life and the power of holding onto one's self.

I have completed the next books - A Girl In The World Follows Her Dreams and A Boy In The World both due for release soon.

In 2011/2012 I attended the School of Social Entrepreneurs and recently graduated from the Centre for Sustainable Leadership. Both learning experiences provided invaluable insight and teachings that enabled me to flourish.

I look forward to continuing to share my journey.

Creative Workshops Available

Workshops are available for both children and adults.

Melanie will come to you and create an environment which allows for the unique and individual expression of each person and their creativity and imagination.

The Creative Kind workshops run for hour and a half and provide a safe and nurturing environment to explore and connect with creative expression.

Workshops focus on encouraging participants to discover and enjoy the playground within...and to provide creative tools for self discovery.

For more information and pricing please contact

info@agirlintheworld.org

Lovely feedback

A Girl in the World landed in our house and into our hearts. Both myself and my daughter (aged 12) read this wonderful book and could both identify with her. We have felt her wonder, her pain, her confusion, her excitement, her dreams, her peace. Thank you Melanie for bringing A Girl in the World into 'our' world. Knowing that it was created with a love and respect for the environment and a deep and honest caring for all who inhabit mother earth, you HAVE made a difference. You don't just talk the talk, you actually walk the walk. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you. Every ending IS truly a new beginning ... I can't wait to see what other adventures she will be taking us on.

Jay Del Ray and Ella Wilson

Taking Care of Our Environment

Our forests are the lungs of the earth. The air we breathe, the stability of our climate and the rich variety of life depends on forests. They’re home to around two-thirds of all plant and animal species found on land and millions of people depend on them for survival.

We need healthy, thriving forests, for our planet Earth to sustain life. As much as 80% of the world’s forests have been destroyed or irreparably degraded. Our ancient forests are looted every day to supply cheap timber and wood products to the world. In Australia, we are part of the problem. The production of woodchips for pulp and paper is the largest driver of forest destruction in Australia.

You can help make a positive difference, with your awareness and the choices you make.

By knowing and understanding more about the products you purchase and use and where they come from.

Wednesday 1 April 2015

Trees for Bees

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