Many Full Moons Passed

by Sariah Harlan, Rebekah Harlan (Editor)

Overview

Sariah Harlan is a Native American author that wanted to write a children's book for all ages that inspire young girls to be brave and strong. The plot expresses courage and struggles of a young Native American girl. A fiction story but inspired by real life events. New Moon is the main character she is from a tribe located in the heart of a mountain range. She is the daughter of Chief Red Lightning. New Moon is not like the other young women, she wants to be just like her father. When her father does not return home from a voyage with her brothers, she bravely sets out to find them. There is a new Chief Crow feather who is greedy and evil and does not lead like a true leader. Chief Red Lightning must come home and restore the peace. New Moon leans on prayers to the Great Spirit and her ancestors to give her strength on her journey. This book is part of a series, the next book is titled, "Gift of the Great Spirit."

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798823156295
Publisher:	Barnes & Noble Press
Publication date:	12/01/2022
Series:	Phases of the Moon , #1
Pages:	58
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.15(d)
Age Range:	9 - 12 Years

About the Author

My name is Sariah Leigh Harlan. I am member of the UmoHon Tribe, located in Northeast Nebraska. My mother is a Latina woman and my late Father was an Omaha Tribal Member. I grew up with a love for reading, I felt as though it was my safe space. Growing up on a reservation I was limited to entertainment. So, my imagination would run wild with books and let me escape into the plot of the story. I wanted to write a young adult picture book (illustrated by me) that would help share what is happening in Indian Country. However, it would be told in a fictional manner. The first book, "Many Full Moons Passed," was part of real life experiences and dreams that I had. I suppose I could of written a more detailed chapter book, but a picture book would be an easy read for all ages. I wanted to encourage more Native Americans and Latins to write and share their stories or dreams. This is a big piece of our culture, yet we do not do it nearly enough. I consider myself more of a storyteller, which was difficult for me to put my thoughts on paper. I hope you enjoy this story and share it with others. I pray this encourages young indigenous youth to be brave, speak truth and never let fear stand in the way of what is right.