even as they prayed to Jesus

a boy standing in the middle of the road at night

Set in North Dakota at a time in this century when Indian tribes were struggling to keep what little remained of their lands

community and place

he can literally make people come to life in wood

Of the Sun: A Poem for the Land's First Peoples queer studies even as they prayed to"Of The Sun is a loving homage to the Indigenous peoples of this land both in Gonzlez's beautiful, lyrical poem and Kewageshig's warm, vibrant Anishinaabe styled artwork. A wonderful read aloud you must add to bookshelves at home, at school, and in community!" Traci Sorell A powerful and hopeful ode to Indigenous children. Indigenous. Native. On this land, you may roam. Child of the sun, on this land, you are home. Of the Sun is an uplifting and