Ansley Simpson

Ansley Simpson is a Toronto-based Anishinaabe musician known for her poetic lyrics, deeply moving vocal-only performances, and dream-like arrangements. Nominated for two 2018 Indigenous Music Awards and winner of “Best New Artist”, her debut album Breakwall is a gentle, powerful collection of songs that showcase her lilting vocals, clear melodic sensibility, and intricate guitar playing to moving effect. She is a natural performer, holding audiences spellbound with story-telling embedded both in and out of her songs. Moving beyond the world of songwriting into composition, Ansley created the original score for Tanya Talaga’s recent documentary film Spirit to Soar. Ansley’s sophomore album, She Fell from the Sky an 11 track journey to Indigenous reclamation is coming out 2021 on Gizhiiwe.

Kids Books (1)

Noodin's Perfect Day

$18.95

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Authors:

● Ansley Simpson (Indigenous Canadian; First Nations; Anishinaabeg;)

Artists:

● Rhael McGregor (Indigenous Canadian; Métis;)

Format: Paperback

Text Content Territories: Indigenous Canadian;

Grade Levels: Preschool; Kindergarten; 1;

ISBN / Barcode: 9781999156251

Synopsis:

Noodin had their perfect day planned - until surprise babysitting interrupts their plans and sends them on an urban adventure!

When Noodin's perfect day is interrupted, they decide to strike out for adventure instead - spending the day with their human, animal, and tree cousins in the city. But will Noodin ever get the pancakes they're craving? Come along and find out!

Educator Information
Recommended for ages 3 to 5.

Noodin is a nonbinary urban Indigenous kid.

Themes: Urban Indigenous, Modern Family, Cousins, Babysitting, Adventure, Divorced Parents

Additional Information
28 pages | 10.75" x 8.25" | Paperback

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