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Summer's Magic

Part of An Indigenous Celebration of Nature

Author Kaitlin B. Curtice On Tour
Illustrated by Eduardo Marticorena
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$14.99 US
Christian/Forum | Convergent Books
On sale May 28, 2024 | 40 Pages | 978-0-593-57783-7
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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 picture book 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.
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, and more. Her work has been featured on CBS and Oprah Daily. She lives in Philadelphia with her family.

Eduardo Marticorena is an illustrator and art educator from El Salvador. He has illustrated for videogames, animation, and children's books. Past clients include Hachette Book Group and the Ministry of Education of El Salvador. He loves to work both in traditional and digital mediums and finds inspiration in movies, music, nature, and childhood memories.
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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 picture book 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.

Author

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, and more. Her work has been featured on CBS and Oprah Daily. She lives in Philadelphia with her family.

Eduardo Marticorena is an illustrator and art educator from El Salvador. He has illustrated for videogames, animation, and children's books. Past clients include Hachette Book Group and the Ministry of Education of El Salvador. He loves to work both in traditional and digital mediums and finds inspiration in movies, music, nature, and childhood memories.
Kaitlin B. Curtice View titles by Kaitlin B. Curtice
Eduardo Marticorena View titles by Eduardo Marticorena

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