Sarah-Anne Tourond
Sarah-Anne Tourond is a proud Métis and Anishinaabe storyteller claimed by Gambler First Nation. She is a yoga instructor, registered massage therapist, and passionate advocate for Indigenous healing, inspired by her ancestral teachings. Through her work in community-focused wellness, and in her role as a mother, Sarah-Anne hopes to remind young learners that when we take care of ourselves, we have a greater capacity to care for the world around us. She is the author and illustrator of You Are Sacred, the first book in the All That You Are series.
Kids Books (2)
You Are Sacred
$18.95
Artists:
Format:
Hardcover
Text Content Territories:
Indigenous Canadian; First Nations; Anishinaabeg;
ISBN / Barcode: 9781771746298
Synopsis:
Synopsis:
Anishinaabe teachings share that all children are Sacred. Still new to this world, they are close to the Spirit world and deeply connected to Mother Earth.
Rooted in this belief, You Are Sacred is a lyrical story that encourages the spiritual wellness of young learners. Each page is a reminder that we are all relations and can find solace in the plants and animals, land and sky, and Ancestors around us. Using the teachings of the Spiritual quadrant of the Anishinaabe Medicine Wheel, this affirmational picture book shares a heartwarming message for children: You are Sacred.
This is the first book in the All That You Are series.
Awards
- 2024-2025 First Nation Communities READ Award Longlisted
- Honourable Mention in the Sunshine Coast Writers and Editors Society Indigenous Voices Book Award
Educator Information
You Are Sacred is a perfect read-aloud for children ages 3 to 6 in both classrooms and homes.
Curriculum Connections:
Early Literacy – listening, reading, and discussing
Art – traditional Anishinaabe clothing and art
Health and Wellness – focusing on breath and balance, self-affirmation
Science – harmonious ecosystems, biodiversity of plants and animals with Indigenous cultural importance, environmental awareness
Social Responsibility – uplifting others and ourselves
Indigenous Knowledge and Traditions – teachings of the Anishinaabe Medicine Wheel, the Seven Generations, and All Our Relations
Series Information
You Are Sacred is the first book in the All That You Are series. Through lyrical text and watercolour illustrations, this series shares the teachings of the Anishinaabe Medicine Wheel to remind children of their connection to the world around them. Each book is inspired by one quadrant of the Medicine Wheel that represents an aspect of wellness—Spiritual, Physical, Emotional, or Mental. A diagram of the Medicine Wheel is included at the back of the books. Anishinaabe Connections are also included to share more about Anishinaabe art, culture, and traditions explored in the text and illustrations.
You Are the Land is the second book in the series.
A percentage of proceeds from the All That You Are series is donated to the Indian Residential School Survivors Society to support their efforts in advocacy for justice and healing. To find out more information, please visit https://www.irsss.ca/.
Additional Information
24 Pages | 8" x 8" | Hardcover | ISBN: 978-1-77174-629-8
You Are the Land
$18.95
Artists:
Format:
Hardcover
Text Content Territories:
Indigenous Canadian; First Nations; Anishinaabeg;
ISBN / Barcode: 9781771746328
Synopsis:
Synopsis:
Inspired by the Physical quadrant of the Anishinaabe Medicine Wheel, You Are the Land reminds young readers that they are a part of the world around them. With fun, rhyming text, each page compares our physical bodies to plants, animals, and the four elements, sharing an important message: You are the Land.
From the author of You Are Sacred, this is the second book in the All That You Are series.
Awards
- 2025-2026 First Nation Communities READ Award Longlisted
Reviews
"This warm, inviting book supports BC’s Core Competencies by helping children build self-awareness, a positive sense of identity, and care for the land and one another. Its key message—that we are the land—reminds young readers they are deeply connected to and share responsibility for the natural world. It’s a thoughtful resource for early K-2 classrooms." – Shannon D., elementary and middle school teacher, Indigenous Books for Schools
Educator Information
You Are the Land is a perfect read-aloud for children ages 3 to 6 in both classrooms and homes.
Curriculum Connections:
Early Literacy – listening, reading, discussing, and rhyming
Art – traditional Anishinaabe clothing and art
Health and Wellness – breath and balance, self-affirmation, connection to nature for physical health and wellness, and traditional medicines
Science – harmonious ecosystems, biodiversity of plants and animals with Indigenous cultural importance, environmental awareness
Social Responsibility – uplifting others and ourselves, respecting Mother Earth
Indigenous Knowledge and Traditions – teachings of the Anishinaabe Medicine Wheel, the Seven Generations, the Three Sisters, and All Our Relations
Series Information
You Are the Land is the second book in the All That You Are series. Through lyrical text and colourful watercolour illustrations, the All That You Are series uses the teachings of the Anishinaabe Medicine Wheel to remind children of their connection to the world around them. Each book in the series focuses on one quadrant of the Medicine Wheel representing one kind of wellness—Spiritual, Physical, Emotional, or Mental. A diagram and description of the Medicine Wheel are included at the back of each book. Also included are Anishinaabe Connections, which share more about Anishinaabe art, culture, and traditions explored in the text and illustrations. Books in the All That You Are series are best suited for children ages 3 to 6 and make wonderful read-alouds in classrooms and homes.
You Are Sacred is the first book in the series.
A percentage of proceeds from the All That You Are series is donated to the Indian Residential School Survivors Society to support their efforts in advocacy for justice and healing. To find out more information, please visit https://www.irsss.ca/.
Additional Information
24 Pages | 8" x 8" | Hardcover | ISBN: 978-1-77174-632-8
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