The Seventh Direction: A Legend of Creation
Locke, Kevin
ISBN 10: 1778540139 ISBN 13: 9781778540134
Published by Medicine Wheel Publishing, 2024
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A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection!
In this enlightening legend shared by Lakota Elder Kevin Locke, Wakȟáŋ Tȟáŋka (The Great Spirit) created the entire world in seven days; leaving the most precious creation for last.In order to protect this precious creation, Wakȟáŋ Tȟáŋka needed to hide it where it would always be safe and turned to our animal relatives for help.
Together, they found the perfect place. Do you know where they chose?
The Seventh Direction: A Legend of Creation is not just a book; it's an immersive experience that invites children to explore a world of cultural richness, creativity, and the interconnectedness of all things.
Author Kevin Locke is Lakota (from the Hunkpapa Band of Lakota Sioux) and Anishinabe. His Lakota name is Tȟokéya Inážiŋ, meaning “First to Arise.” Kevin has been a cultural ambassador for the United States, and he has performed for millions of people across the globe in more than 90 countries as a Hoop Dancer, Indigenous Northern Plains Flutist, and traditional storyteller.
Medicine Wheel Publishing is committed to sharing diverse voices and perspectives, creating a platform for stories that celebrate Indigenous cultures and inspire understanding and respect among readers of all ages.
About the Authors:
Kevin Locke is a world-renowned Hoop Dancer, distinguished Indigenous Northern Plains flutist, traditional storyteller, cultural ambassador, recording artist, and educator. Kevin is Lakota (from the Hunkpapa Band of the Lakota Sioux), and Anishinabe. His Lakota name is Tȟokéya Inážiŋ, meaning “First to Arise”. Kevin Locke presents and performs at hundreds of performing arts centers, festivals, schools, universities, conferences, state and national parks, monuments, historic sites, powwows, and reservations every year. Approximately eighty percent of these are shared with children. Kevin is a dance and musical hero and role model for youth around the world. His special joy is working with children on reservations to ensure the survival and growth of Indigenous culture.
Kristy Cameron is a teacher and artist who was born and raised in northwestern Ontario. Growing-up surrounded by the beauty of the natural world has given her endless subjects to paint. Kristy is a well-known artist who has collaborated in the past with writer David Bouchard, providing beautiful illustrations for his books including Seven Sacred Teachings. Kristy is of Métis descent, and still lives in her hometown of Atikokan, Ontario, Canada.
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Bibliographic Details
Title: The Seventh Direction: A Legend of Creation
Publisher: Medicine Wheel Publishing
Publication Date: 2024
Binding: Hardcover
Illustrator: Cameron, Kristy
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket