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The Raven Mother - (Mothers of Xsan) by Hetxw'ms Gyetxw Brett D Huson (Hardcover)

The Raven Mother - (Mothers of Xsan) by  Hetxw'ms Gyetxw Brett D Huson (Hardcover) - 1 of 1
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Highlights

  • ★ Starred selection for CCBC's Best Books for Kids & Teens 2023!
  • 9-12 Years
  • 10.08" x 6.46" Hardcover
  • 32 Pages
  • Juvenile Nonfiction, Science & Nature
  • Series Name: Mothers of Xsan

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About the Book



Hoarders. Scavengers. Bringers of new life. Ravens have many roles, both for the land and in Gitxsan story and song. The Raven Mother transports young readers to Northwestern British Columbia to learn about the traditions of the Gitxsan, the lives of ravens, and why these acrobatic flyers are so important to their ecosystem.



Book Synopsis



★ Starred selection for CCBC's Best Books for Kids & Teens 2023!

Hoarders. Scavengers. Clever foragers. Bringers of new life.

Ravens have many roles, both for the land and in Gitxsan story and song. The sixth book in Hetxw'ms Gyetxw (Brett D. Huson)'s Mothers of Xsan series transports young readers to Northwestern British Columbia, where they will learn about the traditions of the Gitxsan, the lives of ravens, and why these acrobatic flyers are so important to their ecosystem.

Follow along as Nox Gaak, the raven mother, teaches her chicks what they need to survive with the help of her flock.



Review Quotes




Among CCBC's Best Books for Kids & Teens 2023, starred selection of exceptional caliber

-- "CCBC"

Read The Raven Mother, along with the other five titles in the series, for a satisfying perspective of the Gitxsan culture that is so closely aligned with the natural world. Highly Recommended.-- "CM Reviews"

Among American Indians in Children's Literature (AICL) Best Books 2022

-- "American Indians in Children's Literature"

Make room in your science curriculum for books like The Raven Mother by Hetx'wms Gyetxw (Brett D. Huson).

--Debbie Reese and Jean Mendoza "American Indians in Children's Literature"

Filled with accessible information about ecosystems and culture, The Raven Mother is an enjoyable read that will be a great teaching tool for the target audience. I quite enjoyed reading it and will definitely be sharing it with my own child when she's older. And I am going to gush about the artwork in this book. I really really loved everything about it, so major props to Natasha Donovan.

-- "The Library Ladies"

In the midst of a climate crisis, it has never been more important to understand how ecosystems work. That's why Hetxw'ms Gyetxw, or Brett D. Huson, of the Gitxsan Nation in northwestern British Columbia, decided to write engaging and informative books about the creatures on his home territory. The illustrator...brings Huson's storytelling to life through bold hues and the dynamic style of graphic novel illustrations.

--Emelia Fournier "Prairie Books Now"

[Author Brett D. Huson is] Among BC Booklook's Who's Who

--BC Booklook "BC Booklook"

A rich mix of nature and culture, pointing out connections between the two.

--Kirkus Reviews "Kirkus Reviews"

Among CBC Books 36 Canadian middle-grade books to watch for in fall 2022

-- "CBC Books"



About the Author



Hetxw'ms Gyetxw, also known as Brett D. Huson (he/him/his), is from the Gitxsan Nation of the Northwest Interior of British Columbia, Canada. Growing up in this strong matrilineal society, Brett developed a passion for the culture, land, and politics of his people, and a desire to share their knowledge and stories. Brett has worked in the film and television industry for over 13 years and is a volunteer board member for organizations such as Ka Ni Kanichihk and sākihiwē festival. Brett also works with the Prairie Climate Centre to connect western science and Indigenous Knowledges.

The award-winning Mothers of Xsan series is Brett's first series of books and part of a larger vision to share the worlds of the Gitxsan Nation. With the support of his wife, Jeri, and their children, Warren and Ruby, Brett endeavours to continue sharing stories with his writing, artwork, and photography.

Natasha Donovan (she/her/hers) is a Métis illustrator originally from Vancouver, British Columbia. Her sequential work has been published in This Place: 150 Years Retold, Wonderful Women of History, and Thomas King's graphic novel Borders. She is the illustrator of the award-winning Surviving the City graphic novel series and Mothers of Xsan children's book series, as well as Classified: The Secret Career of Mary Golda Ross, Cherokee Aerospace Engineer. She currently lives by the Nooksack River in Washington State. @natashamdonovan

Dimensions (Overall): 10.08 Inches (H) x 6.46 Inches (W) x .55 Inches (D)
Weight: .62 Pounds
Suggested Age: 9-12 Years
Series Title: Mothers of Xsan
Sub-Genre: Science & Nature
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
Number of Pages: 32
Publisher: Highwater Press
Theme: Environmental Science & Ecosystems
Format: Hardcover
Author: Hetxw'ms Gyetxw Brett D Huson
Language: English
Street Date: September 6, 2022
TCIN: 91358936
UPC: 9781774920039
Item Number (DPCI): 247-14-1222
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.55 inches length x 6.46 inches width x 10.08 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.62 pounds
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