I Am the Sun

In this moving tale about present-day life for many Native Americans, breathtaking art and poignant prose tell of the hardships, the triumphs, and the resilience of a mighty people: the Diné (the Navajo).

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Hardcover • 36 pages • 11 in x 9 in • Ages 6-9
Created by
Janessa Parker

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In this moving tale about present-day life for many Native Americans, breathtaking art and poignant prose tell of the hardships, the triumphs, and the resilience of a mighty people: the Diné (the Navajo). 

They raise sheep. They craft stunning jewelry. They weave vibrant rugs. Still many are without running water or electricity, and their stories and past remain forgotten to nearly all but themselves. I Am the Sun is that story, capturing in picture and word the joy and endurance of a people who love their history, family, language, art, food, dance, and land—and who hope patiently for a day when the sun will rise even brighter. 

Written by Janessa Parker, whose Navajo father grew up on the reservation, and illustrated by Navajo illustrator Beverly Blacksheep, I Am the Sun is a groundbreaking book to bring about understanding and harmony between all people.

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  • Janessa Parker

    Janessa Parker graduated from the University of Utah with a BS in speech communications. The inspiration for I Am the Sun came from a deep desire to connect with her Diné culture and shine a light on her late-father’s life. She resides in Salt Lake City, Utah, is the mother of three, and loves to tell stories through her photography. I Am the Sun is her first children’s book.

    Janessa Parker 
  • Beverly Blacksheep

    Beverly Blacksheep, an award-winning artist and illustrator, has established herself as one of the most recognized women painters from the Navajo Nation. Inspired by the beauty and culture of the Navajo people and the colorful landscapes in her homeland of Salina Springs, Arizona, her art has captivated collectors and art enthusiasts from all over the nation and around the world.

    Beverly Blacksheep 
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