Naaahsa Aisinaki! / Naaahsa is an Artist! (English and Blackfoot) (HC) (FNCR 2024)

SKU: 9781772603477

Author:
Hali Heavy Shield
Grade Levels:
One, Two, Three
Nation:
Blackfoot
Book Type:
Hardcover
Pages:
24
Publisher:
Second Story Press
Copyright Date:
2023

Price:
Sale price$21.95

Description

Written and illustrated by Hali Heavy Shield, a multidisciplinary artist and a member of the Blood Tribe of Southern Alberta. Translated by Norma Jean Russell, a native speaker of Blackfoot, and Faye Heavy Shield.

A powerful story of a young girl who celebrates her grandmother’s art and the connection between them, in dual language Blackfoot and English!

Naaahsa says art is a language everyone understands. Sometimes we make art together. We draw, we bead, we sing. Sometimes Naaahsa tells stories in Blackfoot. I even get to go with her to see her art show at the National Gallery. Naaahsa is famous for her art, but I love her hugs best!

Naaahsa is an Artist! is a celebration of art, artists, and Indigenous women artists in particular. Each page comes to life with bold patterns, shapes, and Naaahsa's encouraging words that may inspire young readers to want to make art themselves. Full colour throughout.

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