Chicago Heights Author Releases New Book Inspired By Movement

CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL — A Chicago Heights native released a new book inspired by a movement she created in 2019 that sent a rainbow tulle skirt to 52 women across the United States.

Gina Bell, author and public speaker, is releasing her new book, "Tears & Tulle."

The story is about a girl and her rainbow tulle skirt. The skirt is magical and invisible to all but the girl, and is a source of joy, wonder, and strength, according to Bell. As the girl grows and changes, so does her skirt, which is a "bright reminder" on dark days to "celebrate her inner sparkle.

"Tears & Tulle is a book for all ages that was inspired by 'The Tears & Tulle Movement,' a women’s empowerment project," Bell said. "[My] rainbow tulle skirt is a wonderful reminder of the magic and color that exists in all of us. We can access this inner magic even when life doesn’t go the way we hope!"

Bell is a married mom of six, women's empowerment guide, author, speaker, workshop host, and founder of "The Tears & Tulle Movement." Bell uses art, metaphors and tulle fabric to help women all over the world to reconnect with their color and dreams from within the chaos of everyday life.

Fore more information on Bell and "Tears & Tulle," visit Bell's website.