pickWith magical realism, MG author Hopson tells the story of the origin of the Iñupiaq Messenger Feast, a Native Alaskan tradition. The young hunter must survive a harrowing journey to the home of the eagle gods, to experience the natural world, learn the lessons of the past, and discover the larger world of which he is a part.
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pickInupiaq artist Nasugraq Rainey Hopson retells the origin story of her people‘s Messenger Feast in this engaging middle grade novel that‘s based on oral tradition. The message: overcome your fear of strangers. We are happier and more successful when we cooperate with each other.
I listened to the audiobook read by actress Irene Bedard, who is also Inupiaq. If you pick up the print edition, you will see illustrations by the author throughout.
“I also want you to create gifts for your guests so they do not go home empty-handed. The world is a balance of energies. If you give without the expectation of receiving anything in return, this generosity will come back to you in the future.”
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