17 things I made

This is the very first film I ever made. And this is what ultimately led to The Beckoning of Lovely.

Beckoning of Lovely Gathering at Bean 8/08/08

This is what happened on that magical night in Chicago on 8/08/08 at 8:08 pm. (in collaboration with Steve Delahoyde)

The Beckoning of Lovely Story: Start to Finish-ish

Simply put, the story of The Beckoning of Lovely.

TEDxSMU: BECKON LOVELY AND SAVE THE WORLD

Amy reveals the 10-day plan (starting on 12/12/12) to save the world in this TEDx talk.

TEDxWaterloo: 7 Notes on Life

This is the talk I gave at a recent TEDx conference. It is titled "7 Notes on Life".

IF YOU'VE ALREADY SEEN "THE BECKONING OF LOVELY" PLEASE BEGIN THIS TALK/VIDEO AT 4 MINUTES 56 SECONDS.

! Book Trailer

It's not easy being seen. Especially when you're not like everyone else. Especially when what sets you apart is you. Sometimes we squish ourselves to fit in. We shrink. Twist. Bend. Until — ! — a friend shows the way to endless possibilities. In this bold and highly visual book, an emphatic but misplaced exclamation point learns that being different can be very exciting! Period.

Kindness Thought Bubble

This is a short film/meditation on the power of kindness. Animated and produced by the Toronto-based design firm Thought Bubble. Written and narrated by Amy. Original music by Nick Gage.

Selected Best Animated Film at 2011 Peace on Earth Film Festival

Life is a Marathon

How would it feel to find a group of strangers cheering for you after a long day of work? Like this.

LIFE-ISMS

Designed to help you remember what you already know.

LIFE-isms grown-up stickers // click here to view/order

LIFE-isms free animated GIFs // click here to view/download

The Money Tree

This is where we hung money from a tree to see what would happen...

Chip the Monk

Introducing Chip the Monk . . . the world's first existential sitcalm (not to be confused with sitcom).

ATM = Always Trust Magic

This is the way I always want you to think of ATM's now. This is the film I used to launch my blog MISSion Amy K.R.

Plant a Kiss
Book Trailer

Plant a Kiss, published by HarperCollins.

Amy's Textletter

Amy's Textletter is a weekly, very short, medium-fascinating text message from yours truly. To sign up, just text "yep" to 773-599-3895.

Positive Pranking (Episode One)

This is where I team up with Mark Malkoff for the first installment of Positive Pranking.

WUMBERS BOOK TRAILER

What do you get when you combine a word and a number? A wumber! Paying tribute to William Steig's CDB!, best-selling book, cre8ors Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Tom Lichtenheld have wri10 and illustr8ed this s2pendous book that is 1derful 4 readers in kindergar10 and up. If we've confused you, just take a look at the book—4tun8ly it has helpful pictures. We are sure you will get it ins10tly!

Flash(dance) Mob

"Flashdance" + Flash Mob = you'll just have to watch and see...

Beckoning of Lovely Gathering at Bean 9/09/09

This is how I chose to commemorate and pay tribute to all that happened since The Beckoning project began. This was shot on 9/09/09. (with Steve Delahoyde)

Beckoning of Lovely Gathering at Bean 10/10/10

This is where I returned to The Bean in Chicago's Millennium Park on 10/10/10. (with Steve Delahoyde)

Beckoning of Lovely Gathering at Bean 11/11/11

This is what happened at our final Beckoning of Lovely gathering in Chicago on 11/11/11 at 11:11 am. (in collaboration with Steve Delahoyde)

TEDx San Diego: The Crevices of Life

Amy delves into the unsuspecting importance of "the crevices of life," those small, in-between pockets of time scattered throughout our day that tend to get overlooked and squandered...but which are actually central to creating the life you truly desire.

The Beckoning of Lovely tosses your messages out to sea

As promised . . .

Two Truths and a Library

Conducted with/at The American School of Warsaw, starring the wonderful 5th grade class. We now invite schools around the world to join in the game!

The POETree

This is where we hung poems from a tree to create a POETree...

Thoughts on Midlife

This is a v'essay (video + essay = v'essay) about midlife that original appeared in Oprah Magazine.

The Snow Angel

Warm wishes and happy holidays to all.

Chip the Monk: Part II

This is episode 2 of the existential sitcalm Chip the Monk. This is where our fury master addresses Big Life Questions.

2 1/2 Minute Tour (my favorite things)

These are some of my favorite things . . .

Encyclopedia of an Ordinary Life

(Interactive Video)

This is an interactive video for the book "Encyclopedia of an Ordinary Life."

14 things I love

This is just what you think it is.

Drawing Conclusions

This is where I draw (literally and figuratively) a conclusion about giving and receiving, who to surround yourself with, and parenting.

Princess and the LITTLE PEA

A nationwide scavenger hunt . . . LET US KNOW IF YOU FIND A BOOK!

Now Ledge

This is the Now Ledge.

22 things my children have taught me

This gets you thinking about your own kids. This has a beautiful song by Elizabeth Mitchell.

a very short interactive film about love

So how did you two meet? . . . share your story in the comment section here.

Going Nowhere Fast Together

This is where I invited people to join me on a full-circle subway ride around the city. I showed up with donuts. Here's what happened.

What Rings Your Bell?

Feeling joy? Satisfaction? Amazement? . . . Ring the bell!

The Wishing Line

This is where I set-up a toll-free "wishing line" for a week and invited people to leave/make a wish. The wishes poured in. This video was my way of doing what I can to help all the wishes come true.

Cartwheels with the Universe: Part II

This is the follow-up to "Cartwheels with Amy." I put together all the film clips people sent in of themselves doing cartwheels....plus a fun cartwheel-y offer at end.

Here's to making things from scratch...

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The Train of Thought

This is where a group of us hopped aboard "The Train of Thought" one morning in Chicago.

Lost and Found Project

This is where l hide the first copies of my book, "Encyclopedia of an Ordinary Life," all over Chicago as part of the Lost & Found Project.

Ode (Owed) to a Friend

This is an ode to my friend Charise...

Bad Word Music Video

This is a music video to one of Amy's missions on her blog, Mission Amy K.R.

Music by Nick Gage.

graFEETi

This is where I tucked messages in shoes all across Chicago.

15 MINUTES OF AME: the husband and kids edition

my name is amy krouse rosenthal
my good friends call me ame
which is why this little show is called...
15 MINUTES OF AME

15 MINUTES OF AME: the sit calm edition