I am the sun
"In this moving tale about life for many modern 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 jewelry. They weave vibrant rugs. But still many are without...
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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Fresno, California :
Bushel & Peck Books,
[2025]
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| Edition: | First edition. |
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| Summary: | "In this moving tale about life for many modern 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 jewelry. They weave vibrant rugs. But 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 that the sun will rise even brighter."--Amazon.com. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 x 29 cm |
| ISBN: | 9781638191339 1638191336 |
| Author Notes: | 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 Diné (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 colorful 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. |
