Bøger af Kevin Locke

Dans cette légende éclairante que nous raconte l’Aîné lakota Kevin Locke, Wakȟáŋ Tȟáŋka (le Grand Esprit) a créé le monde entier en sept jours, gardant la création la plus précieuse pour la fin. Pour protéger cette précieuse création, Wakȟáŋ Tȟáŋka devait la cacher dans un endroit où elle serait toujours en sécurité et a demandé à nos parents animaux de l’aider. Ensemble, ils ont trouvé l’endroit parfait. Quel endroit ont-ils choisi?

"In this enlightening legend shared by Lakota Elder Kevin Locke, the Great Spirit created the entire world in seven days; leaving the most precious creation for last. In order to protect this precious creation, the Great Spirit needed to hide it where it would always be safe and turned to our animal relatives for help. Together, they found the perfect place. Do you know where they chose?"--

Kevin Locke tells a traditional Lakota story for young readers that teaches them the way to lead a good and virtuous life.

A rhyming picture book for young children about how to live a good and virtuous life by following the eagle's teachings.

A rhyming picture book for young children about how to live a good and virtuous life by following the eagle's teachings.

Kevin Locke tells a traditional Lakota story for young readers that teaches them the way to lead a good and virtuous life.

Kevin Locke is a member of the Lakota tribe and a renowned hoop dancer, flutist, and storyteller. Spending time in Alaska, New Mexico, and South Dakota in his youth, Kevin saw firsthand the inspirational and tireless efforts of his mother, Patricia Locke, to empower native communities, and he began to immerse himself in Lakota customs. In what would prove to be a pivotal moment in Kevin's life, he learned the hoop dance for which he is most well known, and which he would travel the world performing. Kevin's stunning performances have offered audiences in every corner of the globe a glimpse of Lakota culture--reinforcing cultural and spiritual connections between people of all backgrounds. Throughout the pages of Arising, Kevin brings his international travels to life in colorful detail; reflects on the significance of his Bahá'í Faith; recounts his experiences with his mother, a recipient of the MacArthur Genius Award; and shares his understanding of Lakota belief and culture. The result is a beautiful book full of engaging stories and a deep spirituality that will touch the hearts of many readers.