Thursday, 28 September 2023

World Kid Lit Month 2023: A book from the Americas

A book from the Americas: 

Tasunka: a Lakota horse legend. 
Told and illustrated by Donald F. Montileaux; Lakota translation by Agnes Gay. 

South Dakota State Historical Society Press, 2014. 

A treasure of a book, with illustrations that purposefully reflect the illustration style of trading ledgers. 
It's a style that supports and reflects the setting of the story.
This legend is a perfect example of the importance of traditional knowledge, and how often Western science supports the legends.  







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