Presently, she lives in a small Massachusetts coastal town surrounded by farms and wildlife reserves which she visits regularly. A deep and abiding desire to tell a tale visually has traveled with her through many adventures. The shapes, colors, movement and flow of nature strongly influence Melizza’s work as an illustrator. Nevertheless, It was the beginning of a long and wondrous education about the natural world that she continues to pursue. You might ask, who could say no to that kind of adventure? Or, if you’re a reasonable person, you might not. After graduating, an opportunity to live in a small cabin with no running water, heat, or electricity, on ten acres of land in the New Mexico desert presented itself. The result is a powwow tale for the ages.Melizza Chernov graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts, Illustration from Rhode Island School of Design. This playful story by Brenda Child is accompanied by a companion retelling in Ojibwe by Gordon Jourdain and brought to life by Jonathan Thunder's vibrant dreamscapes. All attesting to the wonder of the powwow. In these magical scenes, Windy sees veterans in a Grand Entry, and a visiting drum group, and traditional dancers, grass dancers, and jingle-dress dancers-all with telltale ears and paws and tails. Now Uncle's stories inspire other visions in her head: a bowwow powwow, where all the dancers are dogs. Later, Windy falls asleep under the stars. She eats tasty food and joins family and friends around the campfire. When Uncle and Windy Girl and Itchy Boy attend a powwow, Windy watches the dancers in their jingle dresses and listens to the singers. Windy can tell such stories herself-about her dog, Itchy Boy, and the way he dances to request a treat and how he wriggles with joy in response to, well, just about everything. From Uncle she gathers stories of long-ago traditions, about dances and sharing and gratitude. Windy Girl is blessed with a vivid imagination. "Cycling from spring to spring, subtle, sensitive story delicately traces filaments of growth and loss through intergenerational friendship, art making, and changing moons and seasons." -Publishers Weekly (starred review) A brief glossary and pronunciation guide to Cree words that appear in the text is provided on the copyright page. An activity guide is available at for FREE download. Can the girl navigate the changing seasons and failing health of her new friend? Acclaimed author and artist Julie Flett's textured images of birds, flowers, art, and landscapes bring vibrancy and warmth to this powerful story, which highlights the fulfillment of intergenerational relationships and shared passions. But soon she meets an elderly woman next door, who shares her love of arts and crafts. images truly capture the warmth and solidarity of the female protagonists in this tender intergenerational friendship story." -The Horn Book When a young girl moves from the country to a small town, she feels lonely and out of place. WINNER OF THE 2020 TD CANADIAN CHILDREN'S LITERATURE AWARD Finalist for the Governor General's Literary Award A Best Book of the Year in Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal, Kirkus Reviews, Horn Book, and CBC An American Indian Youth Literature Honor Title "Cree-Métis author/illustrator Julie Flett's smooth and lyrical words and gorgeous.
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