Strong Stories Tlingit: Spirit Bear Gratitude Singing Sisters – a story

Singing Sisters – a story of humility

The Outside Circle has been selected in the Young Adult/Adult Category Longlist for First Nation Communities READ 2017

Mary Spencer

In Kamik Takes the Lead the colourful illustrations are by Ali Hinch

the authors Kim Sigafus and Lyle Ernst selected ten individuals from the USA and Canada who work in the field of literature

Strong Stories Tlingit: Spirit Bear Gratitude Singing Sisters – a storyOne spring day the forest animals gathered with Mother Bear to meet her two new cubs. As they emerged from the den, Raven gifted a sacred white feather (a symbol of peace and harmony) to one of them. This beautifully illustrated story of a little spirit bear is written in lyrical text and will appeal to readers of all ages. Written and illustrated by Bill Helin, Tsimshian (Ts'msysen), Tlingit. Educator & Series InformationSpirit Bear is part of the