{"title":"Dawn Quigley","description":"\u003cp\u003eDawn Quigley is a celebrated author who brings the vibrant stories of Indigenous culture and experiences to life through her writing. With a background in education, Dawn seamlessly blends her teaching expertise with her passion for storytelling, creating a rich tapestry that both entertains and enlightens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her notable works is the delightful \u003cem\u003eJo Jo Makoons\u003c\/em\u003e series, which has charmed readers with its endearing protagonist and insightful narratives. These books not only provide a window into the modern-day life of Native American communities but also serve as an exceptional resource for education and reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eQuigley’s storytelling is marked by its engaging prose and her ability to weave cultural insights subtly and effectively throughout her narratives. Readers, whether young or old, are invited to explore themes of identity, community, and friendship. Through her books, Dawn Quigley champions the importance of representation in literature, ensuring that Indigenous voices are heard and celebrated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore Dawn Quigley’s collection and discover stories that are both heartwarming and enlightening.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"jo-jo-makoons-by-tara-audibert-9780063315563","title":"Jo Jo Makoons","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is good to follow the rules. But there are just so many! In this fourth book in the beloved \u003cem\u003eJo Jo Makoons\u003c\/em\u003e chapter book series, Jo Jo’s talents may not quite include following her substitute teacher’s rules...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJo Jo and her classmates are excited that the Elders’ Tribal Center has changed the rules for the talent show to invite the whole tribe to perform. But the rules have also changed in Jo Jo’s classroom, where instead of their teacher, they have a \u003cem\u003esubstitute\u003c\/em\u003e. Since Jo Jo has a knack for being \u003cem\u003ehelpful\u003c\/em\u003e, she puts her mind to helping her classmates decide on their talents—but can she manage to follow the substitute teacher’s rules?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEven if no one else quite understands Jo Jo’s own rules (like that saying “please” makes words softer and fluffier to hear and that square foods are too pointy to be yummy), her undeniable talents for celebrating, curiosity, and \u003cem\u003eclass\u003c\/em\u003e keep her happily hop-skipping in step with her Ojibwe community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe first book in this acclaimed chapter book series was an American Indian Youth Literature Award Honor Book; a best book of the year from \u003cem\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/em\u003e, American Indians in Children's Literature, and the Chicago Public Library; a Charlotte Huck Award Honor Book; and a Cooperative Children's Book Center CCBC Choices selection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46657920401644,"sku":"9780063315563","price":16.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/14359733482210.jpg?v=1752498004"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/dawn-quigley.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}