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Innovative pairing of a traditional fable with cutting-edge art will make this a great gift book.<BR> This folktale told by Athabaskan tribal members depicted in a modern way will appeal to Native Alaskans because it demonstrates how their past is woven into their lives today, Alaskans in general, and educators and cultural travelers who demand authenticity and diversity in their books.
Misty Copeland
• Misty Copeland is a wildly popular and influential 32-year-old ballet dancer. • One of very few African American ballet dancers and now principal dancer for the American Ballet Theatre. • Named one of TIME magazine’s 100 most influential people of 2015. • Her Under Armour commercial has been viewed 8 million times online. • She has a half million followers on Twitter. • She danced with legendary pop star Prince. • Misty began ballet at 13 years (old for a beginner) at Boys and Girls Club. • Powerful and graceful but physically different than typical ballet dancers5’2 and muscular—it took only three months for Misty to dance on her toes (where it usually takes beginners three years.) • Photographer Richard Corman has been capturing poignant moments of human triumph for over three decades. ROLLING STONE refers to his photographs as “iconic.” Documentarian Ken Burns says Corman’s versatile body of work is an “artistic vision dedicated to the highest aspirations of human endeavor . . . the photographs record in big moments and small, among the famous and ordinary, the gifted and challenged, larger truths relevant to all of us.” • Corman has worked with: Nobel Peace Prize recipients Nelson Mandela and Elie Wiesel; actors such as Robert De Niro, Meryl Streep, and Daniel Craig; elite athletes who inspire greatness, like Muhammad Ali and Michael Jordan; and writers and artists like Kurt Vonnegut, Basquiat, and Naguchi. • Misty’s memoir is LIFE IN MOTION written with Charisse Jones. • Misty’s children’s book is FIREBIRD illustrated by Christopher Myers. (Winner of the 2015 Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award, 2015 Ezra Jack Keats Book Award New Writer Honor, NPR Best Book of 2014, Amazon Best Book of 2014 – Ages 6-8, Amazon Best Book of the Month, September 2014, ESSENCE Magazine Best Children’s Book of 2014, starred reviews in BOOKLIST and SHELF AWARENESS.
What the Poets Are Doing
In 2002, Nightwood published Where the Words Come From: Canadian Poets in Conversation , a successful first-of-its-kind collection of interviews with literary luminaries like Margaret Atwood, Michael Ondaatje, Margaret Avison, Patrick Lane, Lorna Crozier and P.K. Page, conducted by “the younger generation” of poets of the day. Sixteen years later, What the Poets Are Doing brings together two younger generations of poets to engage in conversations with their peers on modern-day poetics, politics and more. Together they explore the world of Canadian poetry in the new millennium: what's changed, what's endured and what's next. An exciting “turn of the century” has evolved into a century characterized by social and digital media, the Donald Trump presidency, #MeToo empowerment and scandal, and Indigenous Truth and Reconciliation. Should we look to our poets as our most articulate analysts and critics of these times? Are they competing with social media or at one with social media? Poets in Conversation: Elizabeth Bachinsky and Kayla Czaga Tim Bowling and Raoul Fernandes Dionne Brand and Souvankham Thammavongsa Marilyn Dumont and Katherena Vermette Sue Goyette and Linda Besner Steven Heighton and Ben Ladouceur Sina Queyras and Canisia Lubrin Armand Garnet Ruffo and Liz Howard Karen Solie and Amanda Jernigan Russell Thornton and Phoebe Wang Afterword co-written by Nick Thran and Sue Sinclair
Beyond Forgetting
“… without a doubt the greatest poet English Canada has ever produced.” —Dennis Lee “A hundred years from now, one of the few Canadian poets whose work will still be read will be Al Purdy.” — Maclean’s Al Purdy (1918–2000), known as Canada’s unofficial poet laureate, wrote poetry that anyone could read. Having come from working-class roots with little in terms of formal education, he wrote in a colloquial style and with a rowdy yet sensitive poetic persona that has captured the hearts of many. Purdy was exceptional in the attention he paid to the geography and history of Canada; rather than using his Canada Council grant to write from Europe like many of his contemporaries, he took a trip to Canada’s Arctic where he wrote some of his most well-loved poems. His self-built A-frame in the Ontario township of Ameliasburgh also connected him to the land and history of that place, a literary legacy that lives on through the A-frame writer-in-residence program. Purdy wrote over three dozen collections of poems, two memoirs, a novel, a number of collections of his correspondence and anthologies. He was awarded the Governor General’s Literary Award for poetry twice, first in 1965 for The Cariboo Horses and then in 1986 for The Collected Poems of Al Purdy . He was an officer of the Order of Canada and a member of the Order of Ontario. The League of Canadian Poets honoured him with the Voice of the Land Award, created specifically to recognize his tremendous contribution to Canadian poetry. This collection, created in honour of the poet’s upcoming 100th birthday on December 30, 2018, gathers voices old and new in celebration of the life and work of Al Purdy. Featuring poems by F.R. Scott, Earle Birney, Milton Acorn, Russell Thornton, David Zieroth, Lorna Crozier, Tom Wayman, Phil Hall, George Bowering, Peter Trower, Howard White, Cornelia Hoogland, Doug Beardsley, Patrick Lane, Susan Musgrave, Bruce Cockburn, Rodney DeCroo, Steven Heighton, James Arthur, Sadiqa de Meijer, Nicholas Bradley, Doug Paisley, Autumn Richardson and many more, Beyond Forgetting is guaranteed to move each and every Canadian poetry buff who grazes its pages.
A Newman Reader
Through his prolific writing, Cardinal John Henry Newman guided Catholics to a deeper understanding and love of the Faith, and his writings continue to move and inspire us today. He combined his profound intellect with the loving heart of a pastor, using both to help Christians enter into a relationship with God, opening their hearts to the love and mercy of the Father’s heart. Through this curated collection of essays, sermons, poems, hymns, and letters, you will not only be informed and inspired but will experience Saint John Henry Newman’s pastoral care for the entire Body of Christ. “He has not created me for naught. I shall do good, I shall do His work; I shall be an angel of peace, a preacher of truth in my own place, while not intending it, if I do but keep His commandments and serve Him in my calling.” – John Henry Newman
Road Signs for Catholic Teens
Getting the keys to the family car has been a symbol of independence ever since there were cars. You’re not a kid anymore, and you can make your own choices – speed, route, direction, destination. It’s a fantastic journey that can take you nearly anywhere, as long as you follow the signs. That’s a lot like your spiritual life. You can take the wheel of your faith, get out there, and go. And just like a good road trip, your spiritual life can be full of adventure, joy, and exhilaration. But there are also signs to watch out for and hazards to avoid. In Road Signs for Catholic Teens , you’ll hear God speak to you through sixteen signs: Crossroads One Way Road Narrows Slippery When Wet Detour Dead End Rest Area Winding Road Yield School Crossing Deer Crossing Merge Stop Blind Pedestrian Fire Engine Crossing Exit Think of this like your own Catholic Driver’s Manual – with important insights into your life, right now, as you navigate the road of your Catholic Faith. As Pope Francis said, “Life is a journey, along different roads; different paths, which leave their mark on us.” Ready to hit the gas? “ Road Signs for Catholic Teens is easy to understand and easy to use, but is full of depth, rich insights, and great encouragement in its simplicity.” – Katie Prejean McGrady, international Catholic speaker and author of Follow: Your Lifelong Adventure with Jesus Click here to register for the related webcast
Advent and Christmas with Mary
Prepare for and celebrate Christ’s coming with brief daily meditations for the Advent and Christmas seasons. Scripture, personal reflection, a question to think about or act to consider, and a short prayer to Mary are sure to touch your heart and lead you to a deeper relationship with Jesus and his mother, Mary.