Posts by DaNel Hogan
Native Women : Changing Their Worlds by Patricia J. Cutright
Native women have filled their communities with strength and leadership, both historically and as modern-day warriors. The 12 Native American and First Nations women featured in this book overcame unimaginable hardships–racial and gender discrimination, abuse and extreme poverty–only to rise to great heights in the fields of politics, science, education and community activism. Such determination…
Read MoreVivian and The Legend of The Hoodoos by Terry Catasus Jennings (author) and Phillis Saroff (illustrator)
Long ago, the Old Ones were bad. They drank all the water, ate all the pine nuts, and left nothing for the other creatures. Sinawav the coyote punished them by turning them into rocky hoodoos. Now when children misbehave, their Paiute elders remind them that they too could be turned into stone columns! Vivian has…
Read MoreChild of the Flower-Song People by Gloria Amesuca (author) and Duncan Tonatiuh (illustrator)
As a young Nahua girl in Mexico during the early 1900s, Luz learned how to grind corn in a metate, to twist yarn with her toes, and to weave on a loom. By the fire at night, she listened to stories of her community’s joys, suffering, and survival, and wove them into her heart.
Read MoreHave You Ever Seen A Flower? by Shawn Harris
Have You Ever Seen a Flower? is an enchanting picture book exploring the relationship between childhood and nature. In this simple yet profound story, one child experiences a flower with all five senses–from its color to its fragrance to the entire universe it evokes–revealing how a single flower can expand one’s perspective in incredible ways.
Read MoreYour Place in the Universe by Jason Chin (author), Caldecott and Sibert Honoree
Jason Chin, the award-winning author and illustrator of Grand Canyon has once again found a way to make a complex subject–size, scale and almost unimaginable distance–accessible and understandable to readers of all ages. Meticulously researched and featuring the highly detailed artwork for which he is renowned, this is How Much is a Million for the new millenium, sure to…
Read MoreSky Sisters by Jan Bourdeau Waboose ( author) and Brian Deines ( illustrator)
Two Ojibway sisters set off across the frozen north country to see the SkySpirits’ midnight dance. It isn’t easy for the younger sister to be silent, but gradually she begins to treasure the stillness and the wonderful experiences it brings. After an exhilarating walk and patient waiting, the girls are rewarded by the arrival of…
Read MoreThe Inuit Thought of It : Amazing Arctic Innovations by Alootook Ipellie with David MacDonald
Today’s Arctic communities have all the comforts of modern living. Yet the Inuit survived in this harsh landscape for hundreds of years with nothing but the land and their own ingenuity. Join authors Alootook Ipellie and David MacDonald as they explore the amazing innovations of traditional Inuit and how their ideas continue to echo around…
Read MoreHello, Star by Stephanie V.W. Lucianovic (author) and Vashti Harrison (illustrator)
When a young girl learns that a bright light in the sky is coming from a dying star, she promises to keep it company until the light goes out. Every night the girl reassures her friend that she is still there. As the years pass, the girl learns everything she can about planets, space, and…
Read MoreThe Remarkable Farkle Mc.Bride by John Lithgow (author) and C.F Payne (illustrator)
Young Farkle McBride is a musical genius: He plays the violin, the flute, the trombone, and the drums with incredible skill. But he’s never satisfied: Something is missing. In his first book, actor and musician John Lithgow introduces a memorable character, a fickle yet lovable child prodigy who brings the sounds and rhythms of an…
Read MoreRoller Coaster by Marla Frazee
This exhilarating amusement park visit begins with a line of prospective riders, eagerly awaiting their turn . . . with at least one person who has never done this before. Zooming, swerving, dipping, and diving, this delightful story featuring a breathtaking ride and a hilarious range of reactions, will help readers lose their roller coaster…
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