New Arrival Sarah Ponakey, Storycatcher and ahasiw’s Forest Powwow

A vibrant debut early chapter book series celebrating Cree culture and being true to yourself.

Look for Book 2, Muskwas Tipi Talks, coming in Winter 2025!

Sarah Ponakey has moved to the city from her home community with her mom and its the pits! She misses her Khkom, her best friend Eden, and the forests around her community. Shes had a hard time making new friends at school but at least she keeps in touch with Eden through meticulously written letters with very big words. After a particularly tough day where she nearly loses her favorite stuffed animal, hsiw, and is brushed off by her mom, Sarah finds herself transported to a magical forest powwow .

Accompanied by a life-sized hsiw in his beautiful regalia, Sarah watches in excitement as a chipmunk emcees, and bears play the host drum at her first ever powwow. The more she sees, the more her confidence grows. As she joins in the celebration