136 pages, 7X10 inches, riso printed - 2022

Designed and edited by Raphael Villet

Illustrations by Nkiruka Oparah

Edition of 100

Published by Play Press, 2022

Binding: Perfect Binding

ESSENTIAL CELEBRATIONS is a compendium of knowledge and wisdom, offering rituals of simple earthly celebration for the reader to incorporate into their daily and yearly cyclical life. It is written entirely by Christine Atkins.

It is a manifesto for radical self and community care by looking at how we can celebrate in our lives. It challenges us to honor the many facets of our human experience by bringing an energy of reverence to what we notice. It is a blend of the narrative, storytelling, guidelines, recipes, and tested celebrations from family experiences brought directly from my heart to yours.

The book is filled cover to cover with illustrations by the Oakland based artist Nkiruka Oparah