hsiw's Forest Powwow
Published on 19. September 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
112 pages
978-1-77321-889-2 (ISBN)
Description
A vibrant debut early chapter book series celebrating Cree culture and being true to yourself.
Look for Book 2, Muskwa's Tipi Talks, coming in Winter 2025!
Sarah Ponakey has moved to the city from her home community with her mom and it's the pits! She misses her Kohkom, her best friend Eden, and the forests around her community. She's had a hard time making new friends at school but at least she keeps in touch with Eden through meticulously written letters with very big words. After a particularly tough day where she nearly loses her favorite stuffed animal, Ahasiw, and is brushed off by her mom, Sarah finds herself transported to a magical forest powwow . . .
Accompanied by a life-sized Ahasiw in his beautiful regalia, Sarah watches in excitement as a chipmunk emcees, and bears play the host drum at her first ever powwow. The more she sees, the more her confidence grows. As she joins in the celebration, Sarah discovers that she can connect to her Cree culture no matter where she is. Her Kohkom's going to love this story! Ahasiw's Forest Powwow, the first book from debut children's author Sita MacMillan, features Cree words throughout the story and a note to the reader. Azby Whitecalf's dynamic illustrations bring life to this warm, charming, and funny introduction to Sarah Ponakey, the storycatcher.
Look for Book 2, Muskwa's Tipi Talks, coming in Winter 2025!
Sarah Ponakey has moved to the city from her home community with her mom and it's the pits! She misses her Kohkom, her best friend Eden, and the forests around her community. She's had a hard time making new friends at school but at least she keeps in touch with Eden through meticulously written letters with very big words. After a particularly tough day where she nearly loses her favorite stuffed animal, Ahasiw, and is brushed off by her mom, Sarah finds herself transported to a magical forest powwow . . .
Accompanied by a life-sized Ahasiw in his beautiful regalia, Sarah watches in excitement as a chipmunk emcees, and bears play the host drum at her first ever powwow. The more she sees, the more her confidence grows. As she joins in the celebration, Sarah discovers that she can connect to her Cree culture no matter where she is. Her Kohkom's going to love this story! Ahasiw's Forest Powwow, the first book from debut children's author Sita MacMillan, features Cree words throughout the story and a note to the reader. Azby Whitecalf's dynamic illustrations bring life to this warm, charming, and funny introduction to Sarah Ponakey, the storycatcher.
Reviews / Votes
"This story lovingly depicts Cree culture and depicts the common challenges of being the new kid, and how to stay connected to old friends while making new ones." -School Library Journal, 07/19/2024 "A fantastic addition to any children's library, providing both an exciting plot and an introduction to Cree culture." -Booklist, 09/15/24More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Ontario
Canada
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 6 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
Black and white, spot
Dimensions
Height: 185 mm
Width: 147 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
159 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-77321-889-2 (9781773218892)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
SITA MACMILLAN is a registered member of Zagime Anishinabek and is of mixed Cree and Scottish background. She has an Indigenous education degree and a masters in language and literacy education. She has taught in the K-12 classroom as well as a writing instructor at the college level prior to becoming a mother to three daughters. It was during early motherhood Sita struggled to find children's books based on urban Indigenous living. This became the inspiration for her debut children's book series, Sarah Ponakey, Storycatcher. She lives with her family in Prince Edward Island.
AZBY WHITECALF is a Plains Cree illustrator and character designer. Whitecalf is a graduate of AUArts, majoring in illustration with a bachelor's degree in design and is the illustrator of Buffalo Wild! They have fondness for fantasy stories, whimsical tales, and vibrant characters. They live in Saskatchewan.
AZBY WHITECALF is a Plains Cree illustrator and character designer. Whitecalf is a graduate of AUArts, majoring in illustration with a bachelor's degree in design and is the illustrator of Buffalo Wild! They have fondness for fantasy stories, whimsical tales, and vibrant characters. They live in Saskatchewan.