{"product_id":"how-raven-got-his-crooked-nose-9781513260952","title":"How Raven Got His Crooked Nose","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2019 Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) Notable and American Indians in Children's Literature (AICL) 2018 Best Book.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChulyen the trickster raven loses his nose one day, but he vows to get it back. Luckily he has some special powers to help him!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHow Raven Got His Crooked Nose\u003c\/i\u003e is a modern retelling of a traditional Native American fable. Part picture book and part graphic novel, this beautifully illustrated story teaches an important lesson to children through Dena'ina mythology and includes a glossary of Dena'ina words to learn.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAtwater, Barbara J.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cb\u003eBarbara Jacko Atwater\u003c\/b\u003e is a retired teacher, village administrator, and author of \u003ci\u003eWalter's Story\u003c\/i\u003e, about her great uncle Walter Johnson who was a respected Dena'ina elder. Before passing away at the age of ninety-three, her uncle left Barbara and her son, Ethan, fables and folklore of their Native American ancestors, including the story of Chulyen the raven. She hopes to carry forward the traditional stories of the Dena' ina people and share their history just as her great uncle did for their family. Barbara currently lives in Soldotna, Alaska.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAtwater, Ethan J.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Growing up in Alaska, \u003cb\u003eEthan Jacko Atwater\u003c\/b\u003e engaged with his community at an early age and worked as a camp counselor and interned with the Cook Inlet Tribal Council. He is currently attending college and is passionate about educating children on Dena'ina folklore.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDwyer, Mindy:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cb\u003eMindy Dwyer\u003c\/b\u003e is a prolific children's book author and illustrator, with over a dozen books published in print. She is the recipient of \"Not Just For Kids Anymore Award\" from the Children's Book Council, a National Parenting Publication Award, and a Young Readers Choice Award. She loves the magic and make-believe places that fairy tales offer, that they \"give us permission to hold onto a childhood promise that 'anything is possible and we were put on this earth to take part in adventure.'\" She now lives in the Pacific Northwest, where she continues to dream big and wonderful stories.","brand":"Alaska Northwest Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50903602725138,"sku":"9781513260952","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_93cfbeb5-2538-4c14-b7c9-a2b350b4ba8e.jpg?v=1738498813","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/how-raven-got-his-crooked-nose-9781513260952","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}