Book cover of Mnoomin maan’gowing: The Gift of Mnoomin

Mnoomin maan’gowing: The Gift of Mnoomin

ISBN

9781773068466

Publisher & Publication Year

Groundwood Books, 2023

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Author

Brittany Luby (Anishinaabe)

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Illustrator

Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley (Anishinaabe)

Synopsis

Summary

Written in both Anishinaabemowin and English, this story follows the life cycle of a mnoomin (wild rice) seed. From seed to harvest, the reader learns about the importance of mnoomin in Anishinaabe life and is a sweet introduction to important ecology lessons from an Indigenous perspective.

Notable Achievements

Winner, Blueberry Award, 2023; Runner-up, Elizabeth Mrazik-Cleaver Canadian Picture Book Award, 2023; Commended, Green Earth Book Award, 2024; Commended, Cooperative Children's Book Center, CCBC Choices, 2024

Reviews

The Horn Book: "Luby's reverent text... describes the traditional method of harvesting what grows... Pawis-Steckley's vibrant color palette captures the hues of sunlight throughout the story as well as the lush flora and fauna and the warmth of the human interactions."

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