{"product_id":"i-am-the-sun-hardcover","title":"I Am the Sun - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJanessa Parker\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eBeverly Blacksheep\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this moving tale about life for many modern Native Americans, breathtaking art and poignant prose tell of the hardships, the triumphs, and the resilience of a mighty people: the Diné (the Navajo). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eElevate your spirit and let your soul sing with \u003ci\u003eI Am the Sun\u003c\/i\u003e, a sweeping picture book portraying modern Native American values, history, traditions, and struggles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 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). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey 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. \u003ci\u003eI Am the Sun\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten by Janessa Parker, whose Navajo father grew up on the reservation, and illustrated by Navajo illustrator Beverly Blacksheep, \u003ci\u003eI Am the Sun\u003c\/i\u003e is a groundbreaking book to bring about understanding and harmony between all people.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJanessa Parker\u003c\/b\u003e graduated from the University of Utah with a BS in speech communications. The inspiration for \u003ci\u003eI Am the Sun\u003c\/i\u003e came from a deep desire to connect with her Diné (Navajo) culture and shine a light on her late-father's life. She resides in Salt Lake City, Utah, and is the mother of three and loves to storytell through her photography. \u003ci\u003eI Am the Sun\u003c\/i\u003e is her first children's book.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBeverly Blacksheep\u003c\/b\u003e, 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, 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. Other books she has illustrated include the four-part baby book series from \"Baby's First Laugh\" published by Salina Bookshelf. \"I Am the Sun\" is her first book for Bushel \u0026amp; Peck Books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 10.9 x 9.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 28, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45586046156844,"sku":"9781638191339","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0618\/6260\/8940\/files\/a-UOy6M8-p9781638191339.webp?v=1780300214","url":"https:\/\/littleredgeneralstore.com\/products\/i-am-the-sun-hardcover","provider":"Little Red General Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}