Who Am I?

Ages 6 to 7, Grades K to 3

"Who am I?" a young girl asks her mom as she snuggles close. "You are the fire that burns and the eagle that soars. You are the oak tree and the wild rose," says momma. Written from an Indigenous perspective, Who Am I? tells the story of how we are all connected to our ancestors, our past and future, and the Earth--and how it is everyone's duty to fend off darkness, connect to the past, offer safety and shelter, and color the world with beauty. An Own Voices, Own Stories Grand Prize winner.

About the Author

Julie Buchholtz is a member of the Bay Mills Tribe of Chippewa Indians. She lives in Brimley, Michigan along the shores of Lake Superior.

Aliya Ghare is an illustrator and product designer. When she's not working, you can find her drawing, reading, and attempting to bake. She lives in Toronto, Ontario.