Book cover of SkySisters

SkySisters

ISBN

9781550746990

Publisher & Publication Year

Kids Can Press, 2002

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Author

Jan Bourdeau Waboose (Ojibwe)

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Illustrator

Brian Deines

Synopsis

Summary

Rooted in a sisterhood winter tradition, this story tells of winter walks to view the Northern Lights and connect with our ancestors. It is a beautiful story of appreciation for winter, winter’s silence, and time with family.

Notable Achievements

2005 First Nation Communities Read, Cooperative Children's Book Center, Commended; 2001 CCBC Choices 2001, Canadian Library Association, Winner; 2001 Ruth Schwartz Children’s Book Award, Skipping Stones Magazine, Commended; 2000 Amelia Frances Howard-Gibbon Award , Commended; 2000 Skipping Stones Honor Award, Winner

Reviews

Booklist: “By book's end, when the older sister renames the SkySpirits 'SkySisters,' it's plain how the simple journey has drawn the sisters together.”

Educator Guide

This guide, created by Meagan Dyck, includes course connections, lessons, and activities.

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