Of the Sun: A Poem for the Land’s First Peoples
Xelena González, illustrated by Emily Kewageshig
A lyrical poem addresses Indigenous children of the Americas, pairing verse with richly colored illustrations. The book celebrates First Peoples and their connections to the land while portraying Indigenous children and communities. Its words affirm identity, heritage, belonging, strength, and resilience. Cultural symbols and artistic traditions from Native communities appear in the illustrations, alongside a message of hope for the future. The poem centers Indigenous children as people who are at home on their land and important to it.
This book appears on 2 reading lists across 2 editions from 2 organizations.
