Liam Kingbird's Kingdom: Story Collection #1

by Andrew Stark, Emily Faith Johnson (Illustrator)

Overview

A collection of four stories in the popular Liam Kingbird’s Kingdom series for early readers. Say boozhoo (hello) to Liam Kingbird! Liam is eight years old and lives on an Ojibwa reservation. Quiet, creative Liam is a thinker, a dreamer . . . and sometimes a worrier. Will Liam make friends at a new school? Can he find the just-right dog to adopt from the local shelter? What will Liam do when he discovers an injured pigeon? Find out in this handpicked, four-story collection from the popular Liam Kingbird’s Kingdom series by Ojibwa author Andrew Stark. With achievable text and colorful illustrations, all stories in the Liam Kingbird’s Kingdom chapter book collection are perfect for early readers, grades K–3. Stories in This Collection: Liam the Lion Liam and the Worst Dog in the World Liam and the Forest Friends Liam and the Pigeon

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781484695180
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2024
Series:	Liam Kingbird's Kingdom
Pages:	112
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.00(d)
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

Indigenous characters are under-represented in books. In 2019, less than 1% of books featured Indigenous characters;