Ximena Dussan-Aya Pearson’s Autobiographical Story Was Exhibited at the 2023 Los Angeles Times Festival of Books
The poetry and psychology book “The Little Girl in the Red Boots” by Ximena Dussan-Aya Pearson was displayed by self-publishing and book marketing company ReadersMagnet at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books 2023 from April 22 to 23, 2023, at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, USA.
“The Little Girl in the Red Boots” takes readers on a poetic odyssey through the author’s birth story, woven with hand-drawn illustrations by her mother and complemented by scholarly voices in paratexts.
The book delves into the essence of birth and the profound concept of being “rooted” or “grounded” in the world. Inspired by a cherished pair of little red boots from her childhood, Ximena Dussan-Aya Pearson embarked on a quest to recreate and share her birth story through an innovative blend of poetry, visual art, and the integration of diverse voices.
This groundbreaking approach intertwines depth psychology and art through the captivating realm of Jungian Arts-Based Research (JABR). Ximena’s remarkable work is a testament to the power of utilizing poetry and artistic expression as a means of inquiry, unlocking fresh insights into human experience.
