Liam and the Pigeon

by Andrew Stark, Emily Faith Johnson (Illustrator)

Overview

Liam and his mother find an injured pigeon, but Liam isn’t sure what to do. Aren’t pigeons kind of pests? His mother suggests they take the bird to a nature center, and Liam begins to realize that every animal, no matter what kind, deserves care, respect, and a place in our world. K–3 readers will find a friend in this series featuring quiet but strong Indigenous third-grader Liam Kingbird.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781484670583
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2023
Series:	Liam Kingbird's Kingdom
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	676,541
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
Lexile:	550L (what's this?)
Age Range:	5 - 7 Years

About the Author

Andrew Stark was raised on the Ojibwa Indian Reservation in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. After earning his MFA from Pacific University, he moved to Los Angeles and began his career as an editor for a fashion magazine. He has since been published in a variety of publications, and one of his short stories was adapted into a stage play. He lives in Saint Paul, Minnesota, with his two dogs—Gizmo, a chihuahua, and Barney, a chiweenie. Together, they love to camp and go hiking.

Emily Faith Johnson grew up on a farm in Northern Wisconsin. She is a graphic designer, writer, and illustrator who loves bringing characters to life through her artwork. She’s always secretly wanted to become a Broadway star and when she’s not writing or making art, you can usually find her serenading the goats and ponies with show tunes. She is a member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians.

Interviews

One of very few early readers on the market with an Indigenous main character;