The South African comedian and former host of the Emmy and Peabody Award-winning The Daily Show shared the cover of his upcoming book, Into the Uncut Grass, exclusively with PEOPLE.
“Few memories in my life bring me more joy than the first few books I read as a child,” Noah said in a statement. “Either with my mom or reading alone, those simple stories shaped so much of how I saw the world. I hope this story can bring a little bit of that same joy to readers of all ages.”
Into the Uncut Grass is a “moving modern fable” about forgiveness, acceptance and solidarity for readers of all ages, its publisher One World states. The book is evocative of fables and allegories such as Alice in Wonderland, The Little Prince and The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse.
“Trevor proved in his first book that he is one of the most masterful storytellers of our time,” One World Executive Vice President and Publisher Chris Jackson stated. “And for all of Born A Crime’s humor and brilliant pathos, readers were drawn just as much to Trevor’s warmth and powerfully articulated aphoristic wisdom.”
Noah’s knack for storytelling continues in Into the Uncut Grass, and will include his signature wit and wisdom, according to One World. The book is also illustrated by Christopher Myers, an acclaimed artist and children’s book author.
“This new book offers that storytelling prowess in a compressed and crystallized new form, layered with intelligence, uncloying sweetness, and emotional power,” Jackson stated. “This is a project that Trevor is passionate about — and whose message and lessons are both timeless and urgent.”
Into the Uncut Grass will be available in bookstores on October 31.
Source: People
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