May 19

Echoes: May 19 invites you into the remarkable history woven through this single day. From the execution of Anne Boleyn in 1536—a moment that reshaped the English crown—to Jacques Cartier’s voyage that opened the door to French exploration in North America, May 19 has never been an ordinary date.

You’ll also encounter the dark midday skies of New England’s mysterious “Dark Day” of 1780, the departure of the doomed Franklin Expedition into Arctic ice, the founding of the Ringling Bros. Circus, and the strategic decisions that set the stage for D-Day. Each event is paired with reflective text and symbolic, adult-friendly coloring pages that let you wander through history at your own pace.

Whether May 19 is your birthday, an anniversary, or simply a day that sparks your curiosity, this volume brings its stories to life with elegance, artistry, and depth. A thoughtful gift for history lovers, lifelong learners, and anyone who enjoys creative reflection, Echoes: May 19 transforms a single date into a world of discovery.

paperback, 8.5" x 11", 50 illustrations