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Summer's Magic

Part of An Indigenous Celebration of Nature

Author Kaitlin B. Curtice
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On sale Mar 04, 2025 | 10 Minutes | 9798217080458
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An Indigenous boy invites new friends to share in beloved traditions as he celebrates the joy of summer and his love for Earth and Creator in this audiobook that revels in the warmth, light, and fun of the longest days of the year.

Bo, a proud Potawatomi boy, is excited to enjoy long summer days tending his garden, walking his dog, and playing in the river with his big sister, Dani. When he discovers that his family's favorite spot has been polluted with garbage, Bo realizes that caring for Earth is part of what makes summer special. And when he overcomes his shyness and invites others to join in, he discovers that summer's magic has even more surprises in store.

“Bo is short for saying Bodewadmi ndaw, which is ‘I am Potawatomi’ in our language. Bo is a celebration of Anishinaabe culture, from the way he wears his hair in a traditional braid to the way he shares the magic of summer and honors Earth by caring for her as she cares for us.”—Kaitlin B. Curtice
Bo is nestled in bed on a warm night when he has a dream.
He is next to a lake, dancing under the bright light of
Grandfather Sun, spinning and singing a song of thanks.
Many of his friends are singing and dancing with him.

Soon animal relatives join the dance.
They all laugh and play in the water.

Bo wakes up and gives thanks. Migwetch,
Mamogosnan. Thank you, Creator.
Copyright © 2024 by Kaitlin B. Curtice; Illustrated by Eduardo Marticorena. All rights reserved. No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher.
© Amy Paulson
Kaitlin B. Curtice is an award-winning author, poet-storyteller, and public speaker. As an enrolled citizen of the Potawatomi nation, Kaitlin writes on the intersections of spirituality and identity. She also speaks on these topics to diverse audiences who are interested in truth-telling and healing. Besides her books, Kaitlin has written online for Sojourners, Religion News Service, On Being, SELF Magazine, Oprah Daily, and more. Her work has been featured on CBS and in USA Today. She currently lives in Philadelphia with her family.

Gloria Félix is a professional artist from Mexico. She holds a BFA in 3D animation from Tecnológico de Monterrey and a MFA in visual development from Academy of Art in San Francisco. Her clients include Pixar, Capstone, Valve, HBS Games, DeviantArt, Google Hola, and more. View titles by Kaitlin B. Curtice

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An Indigenous boy invites new friends to share in beloved traditions as he celebrates the joy of summer and his love for Earth and Creator in this audiobook that revels in the warmth, light, and fun of the longest days of the year.

Bo, a proud Potawatomi boy, is excited to enjoy long summer days tending his garden, walking his dog, and playing in the river with his big sister, Dani. When he discovers that his family's favorite spot has been polluted with garbage, Bo realizes that caring for Earth is part of what makes summer special. And when he overcomes his shyness and invites others to join in, he discovers that summer's magic has even more surprises in store.

“Bo is short for saying Bodewadmi ndaw, which is ‘I am Potawatomi’ in our language. Bo is a celebration of Anishinaabe culture, from the way he wears his hair in a traditional braid to the way he shares the magic of summer and honors Earth by caring for her as she cares for us.”—Kaitlin B. Curtice

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Bo is nestled in bed on a warm night when he has a dream.
He is next to a lake, dancing under the bright light of
Grandfather Sun, spinning and singing a song of thanks.
Many of his friends are singing and dancing with him.

Soon animal relatives join the dance.
They all laugh and play in the water.

Bo wakes up and gives thanks. Migwetch,
Mamogosnan. Thank you, Creator.
Copyright © 2024 by Kaitlin B. Curtice; Illustrated by Eduardo Marticorena. All rights reserved. No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher.

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© Amy Paulson
Kaitlin B. Curtice is an award-winning author, poet-storyteller, and public speaker. As an enrolled citizen of the Potawatomi nation, Kaitlin writes on the intersections of spirituality and identity. She also speaks on these topics to diverse audiences who are interested in truth-telling and healing. Besides her books, Kaitlin has written online for Sojourners, Religion News Service, On Being, SELF Magazine, Oprah Daily, and more. Her work has been featured on CBS and in USA Today. She currently lives in Philadelphia with her family.

Gloria Félix is a professional artist from Mexico. She holds a BFA in 3D animation from Tecnológico de Monterrey and a MFA in visual development from Academy of Art in San Francisco. Her clients include Pixar, Capstone, Valve, HBS Games, DeviantArt, Google Hola, and more. View titles by Kaitlin B. Curtice

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