The Next Place

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An inspirational journey of light and hope to a place where earthly hurts are left behind.


About the Author
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WARREN HANSON
author, illustrator, amateur*
2001 Author and illustrator, public speaker and musician, Warren Hanson has his name on several currently available books, including two he wrote and illustrated: The Next Place (1997; over 250,000 sold); Older Love (1999; nearly 20,000 sold); and six that he illustrated: A Cup of Christmas Tea (1982; 1.5 million sold); A Memory of Christmas Tea (1999; over 110,000 sold); Mark of the Maker (1991; over 50,000 sold); PEEF The Christmas Bear (1995; 240,000 sold); A Silent Night for PEEF (1998; 65,000 sold); Reading With Dad (2000; 12,000 sold). In 2001 another book, PEEF and His Best Friend, will feature his brilliant illustrations. Warren will also be a keynote speaker at the fall 2001 Mazza Institute at the University of Findlay, Findlay OH. One of his original illustrations will be added to the Mazza Collection, which is the first and largest teaching gallery specializing in the original art of children’s picture books. In interviews, at book store appearances, and in public programs, Warren shares his insights and anecdotes about his work, and invites conversation with his audiences. He is always a welcome guest on radio and TV because of his comfortable and engaging personality. Warren makes over 200 appearances annually, including radio, TV, church and school groups and special events. A graduate of Augustana College in his home state of South Dakota, Warren received his art education at the College of Visual Arts in St. Paul, MN. Warren and his wife Patty have been married for 31 years, and live in St. Paul, where he works from his home studio. They have two grown children, Cody and Lacey. *On his business card, right under Warren Hanson’s name, it says “illustrator, author, amateur.” As an amateur, he goes back to the word’s Latin root, which means “someone who does something purely for the love of doing it. “ Warren Hanson love what he does. And it shows.


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The author's musings about heaven, or whatever you might call "the next place" that one inhabits after this life, are presented in arcs of text superimposed on tranquil collage illustrations. The overall sense is one of peace. No specific religious allusions are made. However, his statement that "the body I once lived in won't be part of me at all," may cause some Christians discomfort. The book might be reassuring for children facing the loss of someone dear.


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