{"product_id":"the-gathering-9781771084666","title":"The Gathering","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlex is attending her first Mi'kmaw spiritual gathering, or \u003ci\u003emawiomi\u003c\/i\u003e. Though she is timid at first, older cousin Matthew takes her under his wing. Meeting Elders along the way, they learn about traditional Mi'kmaw culture: the sacred fire, drumming, tanning and moccasin decorating, basket- and canoe-making, and enjoy a Mi'kmaw feast. Most importantly, Alex finds her voice in the talking circle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith contemporary illustrations by the bestselling illustrator Art Stevens, \u003ci\u003e The Gathering\u003c\/i\u003e is an inclusive story that will educate and entertain Indigenous and non-Indigenous readers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTeachers, librarians, and parents looking to purchase and use authentic indigenous children's literature will be rewarded by the book. A Mi'kmaw reader will be pleased to see her or his culture respectfully represented in a manner that embraces the past and present. --Canadian Review of Materials\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Nimbus Publishing (CN)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51453977690386,"sku":"9781771084666","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_e2078199-9cac-4ae7-8f0e-df3567ce2976.jpg?v=1751988513","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-gathering-9781771084666","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}