Norma Samuelson
Multidisciplinary Artists
Projects
Emma's Diary, 2024
A tale of resilience
"Embark on a heartfelt journey with 'Emma's Diary, ' a captivating children's book that beautifully explores the themes of adoption, family, and the transformative power of love. Meet Emma, a spirited young girl who, after being adopted into a new family, navigates the emotions of hope, belonging, and the universal desire for acceptance. As she embarks on her adventures at school, encounters new friends, and learns valuable life lessons, Emma's Diary unfolds into a tale of resilience, compassion, and the extraordinary bonds that create a forever home. This touching story is not just about Emma's journey; it's a celebration of the diverse paths that lead us to our adopted families and the love that binds us together. With its heartwarming narrative and enchanting illustrations, 'Emma's Diary' is a must-read for children and families, offering a poignant reminder that home is where the heart is and that every journey, no matter how unique, is a story of hope, love, and new beginnings."
Emma's Dream, 2023
The story is about a little orphan girl living with 6 other kids in an orphanage.
The story is about a little orphan girl living with 6 other kids in an orphanage. She dreams of having her own family, until someday her dream becomes a reality. The illustrations are rendered with graphite pencil, colored pencil, and watercolor. The dream of every child is to live in a happy family. When a child is separated from their parents, a big hole is created in their hearts. They may end up in an orphanage with other kids who share the same circumstances, but the hole in their hearts needs the nurturing of a family. Emma's Dream is the product of my journey with kids in an orphanage in Mexico. To adopt a child is an act of pure love.
A life, an orphan, 2019
A wordless book
A wordless book of 66 pages. The loose pencil sketches in black and white narrate the story of an orphan child abandoned in a city. He encounters many difficult situations, ends up at a train station where a lady sees him and rescues him taking him to an orphanage where she is the Director. He realizes other kids are in the same situation as him and in a moment becomes part of a big family. Goes through school, suffers bullying and difficult times as an adolescent. Then he enters College, works hard and graduates as a Teacher. His family are the orphans, he returns there and is received with a big sign saying " Welcome Home Teacher! " The story tells us about the risks and vulnerabilities of a child being alone at a young age, the resilience of a human being, and the victory of overcoming difficulties. The story is based on a real life of an orphan in Mexico.
Rostros, 2017
The children of Casa de la Esperanza.
Each one of the portraits in this book were part of the Rostros (Faces) art exhibit presented at Tijuana's Cultural Center (CECUT) in Mexico. It is a collection of 60 portraits of orphans from Casa de la Esperanza Orphanage in Tijuana. The comments are from the children and now young adults who wanted to share a few of their thoughts. Norma’s hope is to reinforce each child’s uniqueness and importance, and at the same time, open up a door to art and creativity for each of them. All profits from the sales of this book will go to Casa de la Esperanza Orphanage. This book includes both English and Spanish translations
Noot the Root Goot, 2019
Picture book
"Noot the Root Goot" by Paul Ecke, is a 32 pages Picture Book for early childhood. Each illustration is hand drawn in watercolor and colored pencil. Noot is the protagonist that leads and oversees a community of creatures called rootlets that live underground. His challenge is to teach the rootlets life lesson and to learn “Patience."
Emma's Dream
2022, p.66
Books
The books Rostros, her wordless book, "a life, an orphan" and her latest books, "Emma's Dream" and "Emma's Diary" are the product of her journey with these orphans, and they tell stories of hope. Encouraging words and imagery from someone who lived a similar experience can ignite a beautiful hope!
The loose pencil sketches in black and white narrate the story of an orphan child abandoned in a city.
Meet Emma, a spirited young girl who, after being adopted into a new family, navigates the emotions of hope, belonging, and the universal desire for acceptance.
The dream of every child is to live in a happy family. When a child is separated from their parents, a big hole is created in their hearts.
It is a collection of 60 portraits of orphans from Casa de la Esperanza Orphanage in Tijuana.
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