Singer-songwriter Christina Perri will make her literary debut next year with a children’s book.
Viking Books for Young Readers will publish Perri’s A Thousand Years, illustrated by Joy Hwang Ruiz, in the spring, the press announced in a news release. The press says the book contains “stunning illustrations of parenthood that complement Perri’s heartfelt lyrics.”
Perri burst onto the music scene in 2010 after one of her songs was featured on the reality competition series So You Think You Can Dance. She released the EP The Ocean Way Sessions that same year, and followed that up in 2011 with the album Lovestrong.
Also in 2011, she released “A Thousand Years” as part of the soundtrack album to the film The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn–Part 1. The lyrics to the single, which quickly became a hit, form the basis for her new book.
“Through the lens of special moments between mother and child, readers will see and feel the connection in this dreamy story,” Viking says. “From the first day they met to the first day of school, see how love transcends and evolves in this sweet pairing as they embrace change and courage.”
In a statement, Perri said, “It feels so right to read these words to my girls, so I hope you enjoy reading it to your little ones, too!”
Illustrator Hwang Ruiz announced the book on Instagram, writing, “I got to capture all the heart tugging moments from motherhood into this book, and it was like a dream. I am so grateful and proud of our book!”
Michael Schaub is a contributing writer.
