Awâsis and the World-Famous Bannock

Dallas Hunt, Amanda Strong (Illustrator)

$19.95

Publication Date: March 1st, 2019

Publisher:

Highwater Press

ISBN:

9781553797791

Pages:

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Description

During an unfortunate mishap, young Aw sis loses K hkum's freshly baked world-famous bannock. Not knowing what to do, Aw sis seeks out a variety of other-than-human relatives willing to help. What adventures are in store for Aw sis?

Aw sis and the World-Famous Bannock highlights the importance of collaboration and seeking guidance from one's community, while introducing the Cree words for different animals and baking ingredients. Find a pronunciation guide and the recipe for K hkum's world-famous bannock in the back of the book.

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, Dallas often incorporates Cree words in his writing, such as in his debut book for children, Awâsis and the World-Famous Bannock and his first book of poetry, CREELAND. Dallas teaches at the University of British Columbia and enjoys reading great books to his nieces and nephews. @Dallas_HuntAmanda 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.@spottedfawnart