Summer's Magic
by Kaitlin B Curtice (Author) Eduardo Marticorena (Illustrator)
Reading Level: 2nd − 3rd Grade
An Indigenous boy invites new friends to share in beloved traditions as he celebrates the joy of summer and his love for Earth and Creator in this picture book that revels in the warmth, light, and fun of the longest days of the year.
Bo, a proud Potawatomi boy, is excited to enjoy long summer days tending his garden, walking his dog, and playing in the river with his big sister, Dani. When he discovers that his family's favorite spot has been polluted with garbage, Bo realizes that caring for Earth is part of what makes summer special. And when he overcomes his shyness and invites others to join in, he discovers that summer's magic has even more surprises in store.
“Bo is short for saying Bodewadmi ndaw, which is ‘I am Potawatomi’ in our language. Bo is a celebration of Anishinaabe culture, from the way he wears his hair in a traditional braid to the way he shares the magic of summer and honors Earth by caring for her as she cares for us.”—Kaitlin B. Curtice
Bo, a proud Potawatomi boy, is excited to enjoy long summer days tending his garden, walking his dog, and playing in the river with his big sister, Dani. When he discovers that his family's favorite spot has been polluted with garbage, Bo realizes that caring for Earth is part of what makes summer special. And when he overcomes his shyness and invites others to join in, he discovers that summer's magic has even more surprises in store.
“Bo is short for saying Bodewadmi ndaw, which is ‘I am Potawatomi’ in our language. Bo is a celebration of Anishinaabe culture, from the way he wears his hair in a traditional braid to the way he shares the magic of summer and honors Earth by caring for her as she cares for us.”—Kaitlin B. Curtice
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Kaitlin B Curtice
Kaitlin B. Curtice is an award-winning author, poet-storyteller, and public speaker. As an enrolled citizen of the Potawatomi nation, Kaitlin writes on the intersections of spirituality and identity. She also speaks on these topics to diverse audiences who are interested in truth-telling and healing. Besides her books, Kaitlin has written online for Sojourners, Religion News Service, On Being, and more. Her work has been featured on CBS and Oprah Daily. She lives in Philadelphia with her family. Eduardo Marticorena is an illustrator and art educator from El Salvador. He has illustrated for videogames, animation, and children's books. Past clients include Hachette Book Group and the Ministry of Education of El Salvador. He loves to work both in traditional and digital mediums and finds inspiration in movies, music, nature, and childhood memories.
Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9780593577837
Lexile Measure
-
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Convergent Books
Publication date
May 20, 2024
Series
An Indigenous Celebration of Nature
BISAC categories
JUV009100 - Juvenile Fiction | Concepts | Seasons
JUV011040 - Juvenile Fiction | People & Places | United States - Native American
JUV029010 - Juvenile Fiction | Nature & the Natural World | Environment
JUV011040 - Juvenile Fiction | People & Places | United States - Native American
JUV029010 - Juvenile Fiction | Nature & the Natural World | Environment
Library of Congress categories
Picture books
Indians of North America
Summer
Gratitude
Potawatomi Indians
Indians of North America
Summer
Gratitude
Potawatomi Indians
