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Summer's Magic

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An Indigenous boy invites new friends to share in beloved traditions as he celebrates the joy of summer and his love for Earth and Creator in this audiobook that revels in the warmth, light, and fun of the longest days of the year.

Bo, a proud Potawatomi boy, is excited to enjoy long summer days tending his garden, walking his dog, and playing in the river with his big sister, Dani. When he discovers that his family's favorite spot has been polluted with garbage, Bo realizes that caring for Earth is part of what makes summer special. And when he overcomes his shyness and invites others to join in, he discovers that summer's magic has even more surprises in store.

“Bo is short for saying Bodewadmi ndaw, which is ‘I am Potawatomi’ in our language. Bo is a celebration of Anishinaabe culture, from the way he wears his hair in a traditional braid to the way he shares the magic of summer and honors Earth by caring for her as she cares for us.”—Kaitlin B. Curtice
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Summer's Magic

Bo is nestled in bed on a warm night when he has a dream.
He is next to a lake, dancing under the bright light of
Grandfather Sun, spinning and singing a song of thanks.
Many of his friends are singing and dancing with him.

Soon animal relatives join the dance.
They all laugh and play in the water.

Bo wakes up and gives thanks. Migwetch,
Mamogosnan. Thank you, Creator.

An Indigenous Celebration of Nature Series

Autumn's Abundance
Spring's Miracles
Summer's Magic
Winter's Gifts

About the Author

Kaitlin B. Curtice
Kaitlin B. Curtice is an award-winning author, poet-storyteller, and public speaker. As an enrolled citizen of the Potawatomi nation, Kaitlin writes on the intersections of spirituality and identity. She also speaks on these topics to diverse audiences who are interested in truth-telling and healing. She is the author of Native, Living Resistance, and the children's books Winter's Gifts, Summer's Magic, and Spring's Miracles. Besides her books, Kaitlin has written online for Sojourners, Religion News Service, On Being, and more. Her work has been featured on CBS and in USA Today. She lives in Philadelphia with her family.

Eduardo Marticorena is an illustrator and art educator from El Salvador. He has illustrated for videogames, animation, and children's books. Past clients include Hachette Book Group and the Ministry of Education of El Salvador. He loves to work both in traditional and digital mediums and finds inspiration in movies, music, nature, and childhood memories. More by Kaitlin B. Curtice
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About the Author

Eduardo Marticorena
Kaitlin B. Curtice is an award-winning author, poet-storyteller, and public speaker. As an enrolled citizen of the Potawatomi nation, Kaitlin writes on the intersections of spirituality and identity. She also speaks on these topics to diverse audiences who are interested in truth-telling and healing. She is the author of Native, Living Resistance, and the children's books Winter's Gifts, Summer's Magic, and Spring's Miracles. Besides her books, Kaitlin has written online for Sojourners, Religion News Service, On Being, and more. Her work has been featured on CBS and in USA Today. She lives in Philadelphia with her family.

Eduardo Marticorena is an illustrator and art educator from El Salvador. He has illustrated for videogames, animation, and children's books. Past clients include Hachette Book Group and the Ministry of Education of El Salvador. He loves to work both in traditional and digital mediums and finds inspiration in movies, music, nature, and childhood memories. More by Eduardo Marticorena
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