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Maria and the Giant Fish is a retelling of the classic Chamorro legend about how Guam got its unique shape. Honoring the generations that have come before us, this picture book celebrates storytelling, family, and island food. Maria is a young girl who lives in the village of Santa Rita on the island of Guam. When she makes a shocking discovery that puts the fate of the island in danger, she discovers what it means to be strong and must rely on her wit, friendships, and lessons passed down from her ancestors to save Guam. A great pick forPacific Islander families sharing cultural pride and…mehr

Produktbeschreibung
Maria and the Giant Fish is a retelling of the classic Chamorro legend about how Guam got its unique shape. Honoring the generations that have come before us, this picture book celebrates storytelling, family, and island food. Maria is a young girl who lives in the village of Santa Rita on the island of Guam. When she makes a shocking discovery that puts the fate of the island in danger, she discovers what it means to be strong and must rely on her wit, friendships, and lessons passed down from her ancestors to save Guam. A great pick forPacific Islander families sharing cultural pride and traditions Educators and parents building diverse and inclusive book collections Children ages 7-10 exploring culture and family
Autorenporträt
Aubrey Felty is an interdisciplinary arts educator and administrator based in Austin, Texas. She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Education and a minor in Family and Human Development from Utah State University. Aubrey and illustrator, Kayla Felty, are sisters who are half Chamorro, on their mother's side, and half Korean, on their father's. Maria and the Giant Fish is their debut children's book, inspired by their maternal grandparents and in memory of their grandfather, Tomas. Aubrey is passionate about creating and expanding opportunities for young people to see themselves reflected in art.