Deidre Havrelock is a member of Saddle Lake Cree Nation in Alberta, Canada. She was raised in Edmonton, Alberta, and is the author of Why We Dance: A Story of Hope and Healing, Buffalo Wild!, and Indigenous Ingenuity: A Celebration of Traditional North American Knowledge, coauthored with Edward Kay. She lives in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis, with her family. Aphelandra is a designer, illustrator, and bookworm who has been drawing ever since she can remember. Her passion for visual storytelling led her to work in the fields of greeting cards and children's books. As a descendant of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin, Aphelandra is especially proud to use her art to help tell the stories of Indigenous people.

***STARRED REVIEW***
"[B]rilliantly illustrated...Cree words are strung throughout the radiant illustrations...Stunning and empowering."
--Kirkus Reviews

***STARRED REVIEW***
"[B]eautiful and striking...A wonderful volume that gives insight into the powerful source of joy and intention; Powder's dedication to her teachings extends into the next generations with every turn of the page."--School Library Journal

"[A] simple, yet profound story of music, change, legacy, and activism. Straightforward prose and engaging dialogue between grandfather and granddaughter make this an approachable and meaningful story for young readers..."--The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"Havrelock's (Saddle Lake Cree Nation) text reads smoothly, successfully conveying the feelings that drummers such as Powder experience... Cree drum lyrics complement the story's tone... a welcome Indigenous biography."--Booklist

Publisher: Bound to Stay Bound Books

Pub date: 2024-09-03

Length: 39 pages