"Majagalee sprouts.
We call the children "Majagalee."
Sweet wild flowers
fed from the river mist,
showered with knowledge and love.
Deeply rooted in the land,
they are the oldest stories,
told and retold."
The author, who is Gitksan and Nisga'a, uses her love of beadwork and paper design to bring her quiet poetic text to life. Her beadwork speaks to her identity as an Indigenous woman, and beautifully accompanies the words that pay homage to the strong relationship between her people and their land.
Ms. Davis's language plays a significant role in the work she shares. It is a lovely book to read aloud. All readers will relate to the words she has penned. The beadwork that accompanies the text is absolutely stunning and will capture attention as her words are shared. Hand-cut paper, photos, food and seasonal matter add interest and context. The photographs clearly show the grace in both art and text.
This study of each season has its focus on nature and the land Ms. Davis loves. She also speaks to the connections living things have within the natural world of the northwest coast. It is a lovely book for sharing, and pays homage to her culture.
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