Who Am I?
"Who am I?" a young girl asks her mom as she snuggles close. "You are the fire that burns and the eagle that soars. You are the oak tree and the wild rose," says momma. Written from an Indigenous perspective, Who Am I? tells the story of how we are all connected to our ancestors, our past and future, and the Earth--and how it is everyone's duty to fend off darkness, connect to the past, offer safety and shelter, and color the world with beauty. An Own Voices, Own Stories Grand Prize winner.
Interest Level | Kindergarten - Grade 3 |
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Reading Level | Grade 1 |
Dewey | E |
Lexile | 560L |
ATOS Reading Level | |
Guided Reading Level | P |
Publisher | Sleeping Bear Press |
Series | Own Voices, Own Stories |
Language | English |
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Available Formats | Hardcover (9781534111813), PDF (9781668908334), ePub (9781668908341), Hosted ebook (9781668908358), Kindle (9781668908365) |
Copyright | 2023 |
Number of Pages | 32 |
Dimensions | 10 x 10 |
Graphics | Full-color illustrations |
Youth Services Book Review Review - Who Am I
This is an affirmational picture book, promoting pride in one’s heritage and the importance of stewardship for the Earth…Libraries looking to expand offerings by native authors will want to add this book.
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Author: Julie Buchholtz
Julie Buchholtz is a proud member of the Bay Mills Tribe of Chippewa Indians. She is a former educator who currently works for Lake Superior State University Charter Schools. Julie lives with her husband, Larry, and their canine companions in Brimley, Michigan. In her spare time, she enjoys walking the shores of Lake Superior, making jewelry from items found along the beach, reading, writing, and practicing yoga.
Illustrator: Aliya Ghare
Aliya Ghare is a Canadian illustrator and designer. Her work ranges from children's picture books to editorial and advertising illustration, surface design, product design, and more. She has been recognized by the Society of Illustrators New York, American Illustration, Adobe, the National Magazine Awards, Applied Arts, and 3x3 Magazine.
Afterword |
Original artwork |
Full-color illustrations |