Lindsay Delaronde
Lindsay Delaronde, an Iroquois/Mohawk woman, born and raised on the Kahnawake reservation, currently lives and works as a professional practicing artist in Victoria, BC. She uses Native and non-Native imagery to introduce new understandings of contemporary Native life, while embracing the beauty and respect she has for her culture.
Kids Books (2)
Le chef du mais
$16.95
Format:
Hardcover
Text Content Territories:
Indigenous Canadian;
ISBN / Barcode: 9781989122945
Synopsis:
Synopsis:
Le sage vieux chef devrait bientôt laisser sa place et la jeune Linny rêve d'être choisie pour le remplacer. Alors qu'elle a de la difficulté à passer le test, Linny apprend, de la façon la plus inattendue et avec l'aide de sa famille, ce qu'il faut vraiment pour devenir chef…
Educator Information
Publisher recommends the French version for ages 5 to 10.
Empowers young girls to pursue their dreams, especially in terms of pushing traditionally male-dominated roles.
Offers a unique perspective on positive growth mindset and developing leadership skills.
Author is an approved educational facilitator and works as an Indigenous Mentor and Storyteller in schools.
A French Teacher Lesson Plan is available: Le chef du mais plan de cours
This book is available in English: The Corn Chief
Additional Information
36 pages | 8.97" x 8.10" | Hardcover
The Corn Chief
$16.99
Format:
Hardcover
Text Content Territories:
Indigenous Canadian;
ISBN / Barcode: 9781989122907
Synopsis:
Synopsis:
With the wizened old chief set to step down, young Linny dreams of being chosen as his replacement. As she struggles to pass his test, Linny learns with the help of her family what it really takes to become chief...in the most unexpected way.
This story is told with the help of traditional corn husk dolls. Corn dolls protect the home, livestock, and personal wellness of the maker and their family. Corn husk dolls have been made in some Indigenous cultures since the beginning of corn agriculture more than one thousand years ago, and continue to be made today.
Educator Information
Recommended for ages 6 to 10.
Empowers young girls to pursue their dreams, especially in terms of pushing traditionally male-dominated roles.
The story keeps the readers' attention with its rhythm and rhyme.
Offers a unique perspective on positive growth mindset and developing leadership skills.
Author is an approved educational facilitator and works as an Indigenous Mentor and Storyteller in schools.
Find a teacher lesson plan here: The Corn Chief Teacher Lesson Plan
This book is available in French: Le chef du mais
Additional Information
36 pages | 9.00" x 8.00" | Hardcover
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