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The Seventh Direction

A Legend of Creation

Kevin Locke Kristy Cameron

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English
Medicine Wheel
26 June 2024
A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection!

In this enlightening legend shared by Lakota Elder Kevin Locke, Wak Tka (The Great Spirit) created the entire world in seven days; leaving the most precious creation for last.

In order to protect this precious creation, Wak Tka needed to hide it where it would always be safe and turned to our animal relatives for help.

Together, they found the perfect place. Do you know where they chose?

The Seventh Direction: A Legend of Creation is not just a book; it's an immersive experience that invites children to explore a world of cultural richness, creativity, and the interconnectedness of all things.

Author Kevin Locke is Lakota (from the Hunkpapa Band of Lakota Sioux) and Anishinabe.

His Lakota name is Tokya Ini, meaning ""First to Arise."" Kevin has been a cultural ambassador for the United States, and he has performed for millions of people across the globe in more than 90 countries as a Hoop Dancer, Indigenous Northern Plains Flutist, and traditional storyteller.

Medicine Wheel Publishing is committed to sharing diverse voices and perspectives, creating a platform for stories that celebrate Indigenous cultures and inspire understanding and respect among readers of all ages.
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Illustrated by:   Kristy Cameron
Imprint:   Medicine Wheel
Country of Publication:   Canada
Dimensions:   Height: 215mm,  Width: 279mm, 
Weight:   415g
ISBN:   9781778540134
ISBN 10:   1778540139
Pages:   44
Publication Date:  
Recommended Age:   From 6 years
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Kevin Locke is a world-renowned Hoop Dancer, distinguished Indigenous Northern Plains flutist, traditional storyteller, cultural ambassador, recording artist, and educator. Kevin is Lakota (from the Hunkpapa Band of the Lakota Sioux), and Anishinabe. His Lakota name is Tȟokéya Inážiŋ, meaning “First to Arise”. Kevin Locke presents and performs at hundreds of performing arts centers, festivals, schools, universities, conferences, state and national parks, monuments, historic sites, powwows, and reservations every year. Approximately eighty percent of these are shared with children. Kevin is a dance and musical hero and role model for youth around the world. His special joy is working with children on reservations to ensure the survival and growth of Indigenous culture. Kristy Cameron is a teacher and artist who was born and raised in northwestern Ontario. Growing-up surrounded by the beauty of the natural world has given her endless subjects to paint. Kristy is a well-known artist who has collaborated in the past with writer David Bouchard, providing beautiful illustrations for his books including Seven Sacred Teachings. Kristy is of Métis descent, and still lives in her hometown of Atikokan, Ontario, Canada.

Reviews for The Seventh Direction: A Legend of Creation

"""Fully immersive and thought-provoking, Locke’s sage picture book will appeal to visionary younger readers who can grasp the teaching that humans must rediscover their link to the natural world, to “be a good relative, not just to the two-leggeds, but to all of creation”—a timely message. Backmatter includes Lakota words featured throughout the story."" Publishers Weekly - BookLife Editor's Pick Reviewhttps://booklife.com/booklife-review/9781778540134 Production grades Cover: A Design and typography: A Illustrations: A Editing: A"


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