{"product_id":"maria-and-the-giant-fish-9798993153803","title":"Maria and the Giant Fish","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMaria and the Giant Fish\u003c\/em\u003e is a retelling of the classic Chamorro legend about how Guam got its unique shape. Honoring the generations that have come before us, this picture book celebrates storytelling, family, and island food.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaria is a young girl who lives in the village of Santa Rita on the island of Guam. When she makes a shocking discovery that puts the fate of the island in danger, she discovers what it means to be strong and must rely on her wit, friendships, and lessons passed down from her ancestors to save Guam.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA great pick for\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePacific Islander families\u003c\/strong\u003e sharing cultural pride and traditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEducators and parents\u003c\/strong\u003e building diverse and inclusive book collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChildren ages 7-10\u003c\/strong\u003e exploring culture and family\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFelty, Aubrey:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Aubrey Felty is an interdisciplinary arts educator and administrator based in Austin, Texas. She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Education and a minor in Family and Human Development from Utah State University. Aubrey and illustrator, Kayla Felty, are sisters who are half Chamorro, on their mother's side, and half Korean, on their father's. Maria and the Giant Fish is their debut children's book, inspired by their maternal grandparents and in memory of their grandfather, Tomas. Aubrey is passionate about creating and expanding opportunities for young people to see themselves reflected in art.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFelty, Kayla:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Kayla Felty is a sequential artist based in Texas, creating fantasy\/horror illustrations and comics. She received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Sequential Art and a minor in Drawing from Savannah College of Art and Design. Since then, her art has been featured in Science Fiction and Fantasy works such as Dungeons \u0026amp; Dragons: Ravenloft-Orphan of Agony Isle, Hellbent, NCT 127: Limitless, and Undying Corruption: A Korean 5e Adventure.","brand":"Aubrey Felty","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51661448511762,"sku":"9798993153803","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_cf8ee33c-94b3-4119-aac0-2f43af32dd8e.jpg?v=1760443762","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/maria-and-the-giant-fish-9798993153803","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}