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You Are the Land
  • Published: 25 March 2026
  • ISBN: 9798217003495
  • Imprint: Nancy Paulsen Books
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 32
  • RRP: $39.99

You Are the Land

  • Steph Littlebird
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A joyful exploration of a child’s loving relationship with the land that supports and nurtures her as she grows

A joyful exploration of a child’s loving relationship with the land that supports and nurtures her as she grows

You Are the Land is a vivid ode to belonging within a family, within a community, and within the natural world.

From the day she’s born, a child feels the love and power that come with being part of something bigger. She’s a new spring leaf, alive and growing, as strong as the ancient cedars and as radiant as the glittering night sky. She is one with the amazing forces of nature that surround and nurture her, and that she nurtures in return.

Through inspiring words and sweeping illustrations, renowned artist Steph Littlebird’s stunning debut celebrates our connection to the land and shows how we perfectly mirror its beauty and resilience.
  • Published: 25 March 2026
  • ISBN: 9798217003495
  • Imprint: Nancy Paulsen Books
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 32
  • RRP: $39.99
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Praise for You Are the Land


PRAISE FOR STEPH LITTLEBIRD'S ILLUSTRATIONS IN MY POWERFUL HAIR (by Carole Lindstrom):
    * "Littlebird's bright palette capture[s] both serenity and hope. The debut illustrator's watercolor, ink, and computer-generated art resembles woodcuts—an effective medium for the etchings contained within the long, dark hair floating across double spreads. Deep blues, pinks, and purples, punctuated by hopeful yellow, highlight the joy of memory and culture, particularly on spreads that use circles to underscore connection between generations. . . . Emotionally searing. . . . Highly recommended." —SLJ STAR
    * “Littlebird captures the closeness of the family and the strength and determination of the protagonist in bright colors set against woodgrain-like backgrounds.” —Horn Book STAR
    * “Thoughtful and enlightening . . . a worthy choice for units on Indigenous cultures.” ―Booklist STAR
    * "A deeply moving and inspiring celebration of long hair and its significance in Indigenous cultures." ―Kirkus STAR


PRAISE FOR STEPH LITTLEBIRD'S ILLUSTRATIONS IN MY POWERFUL HAIR (by Carole Lindstrom):
    * "Littlebird's bright palette capture[s] both serenity and hope. The debut illustrator's watercolor, ink, and computer-generated art resembles woodcuts—an effective medium for the etchings contained within the long, dark hair floating across double spreads. Deep blues, pinks, and purples, punctuated by hopeful yellow, highlight the joy of memory and culture, particularly on spreads that use circles to underscore connection between generations. . . . Emotionally searing. . . . Highly recommended." —SLJ STAR
    * “Littlebird captures the closeness of the family and the strength and determination of the protagonist in bright colors set against woodgrain-like backgrounds.” —Horn Book STAR
    * “Thoughtful and enlightening . . . a worthy choice for units on Indigenous cultures.” ―Booklist STAR
    * "A deeply moving and inspiring celebration of long hair and its significance in Indigenous cultures." ―Kirkus STAR

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