I Am the Sun

Janessa Parker, Beverly Blacksheep

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Bushel & Peck Books
04 October 2024

General fiction (Children's&YA); People & places (Children's&YA); Personal & social issues

Elevate your spirit and let your soul sing with I Am the Sun, a sweeping picture book portraying modern Native American values, history, traditions, and struggles.

In this moving tale about present-day life for many Native Americans, breathtaking art and poignant prose tell of the hardships, the triumphs, and the resilience of a mighty people: the Dine (the Navajo).

They raise sheep. They craft stunning jewellery. They weave vibrant rugs. Still many are without running water or electricity, and their stories and past remain forgotten to nearly all but themselves. I Am the Sun is that story, capturing in picture and word the joy and endurance of a people who love their history, family, language, art, food, dance, and land - and who hope patiently for a day when the sun will rise even brighter. Written by Janessa Parker, whose Navajo father grew up on the reservation, and illustrated by Navajo illustrator Beverly Blacksheep, I Am the Sun is a groundbreaking book to bring about understanding and harmony between all people.

By: Janessa Parker
Illustrated by: Beverly Blacksheep
Imprint: Bushel & Peck Books
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 279mm, Width: 229mm,
ISBN: 9781638191339
ISBN 10: 1638191336
Pages: 32
Publication Date: 04 October 2024
Recommended Age: From 6 to 9 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Janessa Parker graduated from the University of Utah with a BS in speech communications. The inspiration for I Am the Sun came from a deep desire to connect with her Din (Navajo) culture and shine a light on her late-father's life. She resides in Salt Lake City, Utah, and is the mother of three and loves to storytell through her photography. I Am the Sun is her first children's book. Beverly Blacksheep, an award-winning artist and illustrator, has established herself as one of the most recognized women painters from the Navajo Nation. Inspired by the beauty and culture of the Navajo people, the colourful landscapes in her homeland of Salina Springs, Arizona, her art has captivated collectors and art enthusiasts from all over the nation and around the world. Other books she has illustrated include the four-part baby book series from Baby's First Laugh published by Salina Bookshelf. I Am the Sun is her first book for Bushel & Peck Books.

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I Am the Sun

Janessa Parker, Beverly Blacksheep

$42.95 $36.33

Hardback

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