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Children's Fiction Native American

Dawn Flight

A Lakota Story

by (author) Kevin Locke

illustrated by Jessika Von I

edited by Emma Bullen

Publisher
Medicine Wheel Education
Initial publish date
Oct 2016
Category
Native American, Values & Virtues
Recommended Age
7 to 10
Recommended Grade
2 to 5
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780993869426
    Publish Date
    Oct 2016
    List Price
    $16.99

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Description

Long ago, when a great flood cleansed the land of unhappiness, the Grandfather sent Wanjblí the eagle to save one virtuous member of the human race and teach her how to live a good life. The eagle is a powerful symbol of courage, wisdom, and strength. In Kevin’s book he shares an inspiring vision of unity and hope for a new generation teaching children to recognize the eagle in themselves and others and always to soar above the darkness into the light.

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Contributor Notes

Kevin Locke is a world-renowned Hoop Dancer, distinguished indigenous Northern Plains flutist, traditional storyteller, cultural ambassador, recording artist, and educator. Kevin is Lakota (from the Hunkpapa Band of the Lakota Sioux), and Anishinabe. His Lakota name is Tokeya Inajin, meaning “First to Arise.” Kevin Locke presents and performs at hundreds of performing arts centers, festivals, schools, universities, conferences, state and national parks, monuments, historic sites, powwows, and reservations every year. Approximately eighty percent of these are shared with children. Kevin is a dance and musical hero and role model for youth around the world. His special joy is working with children on reservations to ensure the survival and growth of indigenous culture.

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