“Where In The World Is Away?” is Franti’s second children’s book and collaboration with award winning illustrator, Ben Hodson who beautifully captures the joy and curiosity of being a child in his illustrations. Franti and Hodson’s first book “What I Be” explores self-acceptance through embodying the best characteristics of nature and introduced readers to the characters Little Lee and Little Lou who are also featured in “Where In The World Is Away”. Through Franti’s writing and Hodson’s imagery, the story’s characters come to life delivering a meaningful message in a very entertaining way.A musician, poet, social humanitarian, and activist, Michael Franti is recognized as a pioneering force in using music as a vehicle for social activism. 2010’s The Sound of Sunshine marked the highest Billboard Top 200 Album Chart debut of Franti’s career. His previous album, All Rebel Rockers hit the Top 40 on the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart and yielded the certified double digital platinum smash “Say Hey (I Love You).” Franti, along with Michael Franti & Spearhead, has organized and contributed to numerous social justice initiatives through the years as well as becoming one of music’s most exciting live concert performers.