Book 2
Summer’s Magic
By Kaitlin B. Curtice
Illustrated by Eduardo Marticorena
Discover new ways to celebrate and enjoy summer!
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 picture book 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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About the Author
Kaitlin B. Curtice is an award-winning author, poet-storyteller, and public speaker. An enrolled citizen of the Potawatomi Nation, she writes and speaks on the intersections of spirituality and identity. She is the author of numerous books, including Summer’s Magic, Winter’s Gifts, and Living Resistance: An Indigenous Vision for Seeking Wholeness Every Day. Kaitlin also has written online for Sojourners, Religion News Service, the On Being Project, and more. Her work has been featured on CBS and in USA Today. She lives in Philadelphia with her family.
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