Barbara Newman and The Dreamcatcher Codes
in conversation with Matt Tannenbaum
October 2, 2022
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
FOUR GIRLS. FOUR DIRECTIONS. ONE PURPOSE.
The earth is gasping for breath, its only hope, the sacred Codes of Nature. But they’ve been stolen—snatched by a giant raven during a raging storm.
SOPHIA ROSE, Guardian of Mother Earth, has summoned MAIA from the North, to lead FALCON, AVA, and YUE, on a quest to find the Codes and restore the planet.
But the odds are against the young rescuers. Time is running out—the bees are dying, the oceans are filled with plastic, and a dark energy lurks in the shadows.
Powered by the elements earth, air, fire, water, messages from mystical dreamcatchers, guidance from the ancestors and wisdom from the land, this fierce sisterhood must rely on courage, mythic horses, and each other if they are to succeed.
Ultimately, their epic adventure takes them on a daring journey into a deeper understanding of their own unique place in the universe.
Meet Berkshire author Barbara Newman in conversation with The Bookstore's Matt Tannenbaum to discuss the making and impact of The Dreamcatcher Codes.
WINNER: International Impact Award for Multicultural Fiction
WINNER: International Impact Award for Environment
WINNER: Independent Press Award for Visionary Fiction
WINNER: Nautilus Silver Medal for Young Adult Fiction
FINALIST: Nature Generation: Green Earth Book Awards
FINALIST: American Book Fest Best Book Award: Fiction/Fantasy
FINALIST: National Indie Excellence Awards: Young Adult Fantasy Fiction
FEATURE:
Girl power, diversity at the core of Barbara Newman’s YA eco-fantasy
The Dreamcatcher Codes by
I learned a lot and listened to the land. In this story, place is as much a character as any of these girls. Place has a personality, has a rhythm. I observed cycles. I saw images of faces and turtles and animals and rock and you just felt the energy of the land. —Barbara Newman
The Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact The Mount at 413-551-5100 or by email, info@edithwharton.org, to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event.
- Mount Members & kids under 18 are free; General Admission $10
- Seating is limited; registration is required.
- This event is on the Terrace Café; beverages are available for purchase at 3 pm.
- Books are available for purchase from The Mount Bookstore before and during the event.
Barbara Newman spent years as a Creative Director/Writer, building iconic global brands that left an indelible mark on brand culture. Her life changed after hearing an interview on NPR about the American Cowgirl; inspired by their bold, courageous spirit, she left the ad world for Montana and began filming a documentary about their lives. During her time out West, Newman fell in love with the natural world, the power of the landscape, and what it means to be an environmental steward. It is also where she connected with indigenous elders and their teachings. An advocate for empowering girls, Barbara has facilitated leadership programs for Girl Scouts and other groups and was part of the think tank that developed the Fred Rogers Center for Children’s Media and Education.
We all know Matt, but have you seen Hello, Bookstore? It is a new documentary celebrating a small bookstore in Lenox, MA.
In the shadow of the pandemic, a small town rallies to protect a beloved local bookstore in its hour of need. A landmark in Lenox, Massachusetts, The Bookstore is a magical, beatnik gem thanks to its owner, Matt Tannenbaum, whose passion for stories runs deep. Presiding at The Bookstore for over forty years, Matt is a true bard of the Berkshires and his shop is the kind of place to get lost in. This intimate portrait of The Bookstore and the family at its heart offers a journey through good times, hard times and the stories hidden on the shelves.