Description
During an unfortunate mishap, young Awasis loses Kohkum's freshly baked world-famous bannock. Not knowing what to do, Awasis seeks out a variety of other-than-human relatives willing to help. What adventures are in store for Awasis?
About the Author
Dallas Hunt (he/him/his) is a teacher, writer, and member of Wapisewsipi (Swan River First Nation) in Treaty 8 territory in Northern Alberta, Canada. As a proponent of language revitalization, his debut book for children, Awasis and the World-Famous Bannock, includes words in Cree. Dallas lives in Winnipeg and enjoys reading great books to his nieces and nephews. Amanda Strong is a Michif, Indigenous filmmaker, media artist, and stop motion director currently based out of the unceded Coast Salish territory also known as Vancouver, British Columbia. She has exhibited work and screened films worldwide, including at the Cannes Film Festival, Toronto International Film Festival, Vancouver International Film Festival, and the Ottawa International Animation Festival.
Reviews
I'm going to shout about this book to friends and colleagues in children's literature. Published in 2018 by Highwater Press, Awasis and the World Famous Bannock by Dallas Hunt and Amanda Strong is highly recommended!--Debbie Reese "American Indians in Children's Literature (AICL)" In his debut book, Hunt tells a story that already feels like a childhood classic. Young children will enjoy the tale's effective repetition of incident and language..., its cooperative animals, and the happy ending. Strong's charmingly faux naif illustrations, dominated by soft colors of blue, purple, brown, and green, are lovely and expressive-- "Kirkus Reviews" The writing and illustrations work very well together, making the book both enchanting and educational. Reading and learning from this book is one step that anyone...can make to support this work so that Indigenous languages and concepts will continue to be a vital part of the intellectual life in Canada.--Mary Jane Logan McCallum "Quill & Quire" Catchy and delightful, Awasis and the World-Famous Bannock has a strong plot that propels readers along at a brisk and exciting pace...Awasis and the World-Famous Bannock is a must-have for all Canadian children's collections. Highly Recommended. --Roxy Garstad "CM Association" Selected for AICL's Best Books of 2018--Debbie Reese "American Indians in Children's Literature (AICL)"
Awards
Short-listed for Elizabeth Mrazik-Cleaver Canadian Picture Book Award 2018 (Canada) and Manuela Dias Design and Illustration?Awards / Prix Manuela-Dias de conception graphique et d'illustration en edition 2020 (Canada).
Book Information
ISBN 9781553797791
Author Dallas Hunt
Format Hardback
Page Count 32
Imprint Portage & Main Press
Publisher Portage & Main Press
Weight(grams) 318g
Dimensions(mm) 234mm * 229mm * 10mm
Young Awasis loses Kohkum's freshly baked world-famous bannock. What will she do?
About the Author
Dallas Hunt (he/him/his) is a teacher, writer, and member of Wapisewsipi (Swan River First Nation) in Treaty 8 territory in Northern Alberta, Canada. As a proponent of language revitalization, his debut book for children, Awasis and the World-Famous Bannock, includes words in Cree. Dallas lives in Winnipeg and enjoys reading great books to his nieces and nephews. Amanda Strong is a Michif, Indigenous filmmaker, media artist, and stop motion director currently based out of the unceded Coast Salish territory also known as Vancouver, British Columbia. She has exhibited work and screened films worldwide, including at the Cannes Film Festival, Toronto International Film Festival, Vancouver International Film Festival, and the Ottawa International Animation Festival.
Reviews
I'm going to shout about this book to friends and colleagues in children's literature. Published in 2018 by Highwater Press, Awasis and the World Famous Bannock by Dallas Hunt and Amanda Strong is highly recommended!--Debbie Reese "American Indians in Children's Literature (AICL)" In his debut book, Hunt tells a story that already feels like a childhood classic. Young children will enjoy the tale's effective repetition of incident and language..., its cooperative animals, and the happy ending. Strong's charmingly faux naif illustrations, dominated by soft colors of blue, purple, brown, and green, are lovely and expressive-- "Kirkus Reviews" The writing and illustrations work very well together, making the book both enchanting and educational. Reading and learning from this book is one step that anyone...can make to support this work so that Indigenous languages and concepts will continue to be a vital part of the intellectual life in Canada.--Mary Jane Logan McCallum "Quill & Quire" Catchy and delightful, Awasis and the World-Famous Bannock has a strong plot that propels readers along at a brisk and exciting pace...Awasis and the World-Famous Bannock is a must-have for all Canadian children's collections. Highly Recommended. --Roxy Garstad "CM Association" Selected for AICL's Best Books of 2018--Debbie Reese "American Indians in Children's Literature (AICL)"
Awards
Short-listed for Elizabeth Mrazik-Cleaver Canadian Picture Book Award 2018 (Canada) and Manuela Dias Design and Illustration?Awards / Prix Manuela-Dias de conception graphique et d'illustration en edition 2020 (Canada).
Book Information
ISBN 9781553797791
Author Dallas Hunt
Format Hardback
Page Count 32
Imprint Portage & Main Press
Publisher Portage & Main Press
Weight(grams) 318g
Dimensions(mm) 234mm * 229mm * 10mm
