Tanna's Owl

"Based on Burt Awardwinning, Inuit-Cree author Rachel Qitsualik-Tinsleys childhood memories of growing up on Baffin Island, this outstanding picture book shares essential teachings on the importance of responsibility, patience, and respect." Quill & Quire, STARRED review The heartwarming text is based on Rachel Qitsualik-Tinsley's (Inuit-Cree) own childhood experiences...Kang's use of a soft, muted palette pairs well with the text to make the story come alive for readers. Ably demonstrates to young readers the value of doing a difficult but important job."Kirkus Reviews "[T]his story gives a well-rounded picture of caring for a wild animal that doesnt diminish the hard or unpleasant aspects of that experienceshown to great effect in Kangs simple yet expressive illustrations. However, it also reinforces the Inuit belief that no one owns an animal. Based on Rachel Qitsualik-Tinsleys own childhood experience, this #OwnVoices story accessibly incorporates aspects of the authors Inuit-Cree (Rachel) and Scottish-Mowhawk (Sean) ancestry and expertise in Arctic traditions."Booklist "Tannas Owl by Rachel and Sean Qitsualik-Tinsley, illustrated by Yong Ling Kang (Inhabit Media, 5-7) perfectly captures the sense of connection between the Inuit and the Arctic environment they live in."The Globe and Mail "A realistic and entertaining tale of animal rescue and the thrill of seeing an animal return to the wild to live."School Library Journal "The friendly, unsentimental narration is a far cry from saccharine stories of wild animals becoming beloved pets...This is a different kind of wildlife story thats more about the rigors of service than the temptation of ownership, and kids will appreciate the realism and humor as well as the eventual reward."The Bulletin from the Center for Children's Books "Tannas Owl is a poignant and uplifting read that will inspire all who read it to be better stewards of the environment."CM Magazine

Rachel Qitsualik-Tinsley was born at the northernmost edge of Baffin Island, in the Canadian Arctic. She grew up learning traditional survival lore from her father. She and her husband Sean Qitsualik-Tinsley were brought together by a love of nature and each other. They write Arctic speculative fiction and nonfiction for various ages. Sean Qitsualik-Tinsley was born at the southernmost edge of Ontario, learning woodcraft from his father. He and his wife Rachel Qitsualik-Tinsley were brought together by a love of nature and each other. They write Arctic speculative fiction and nonfiction for various ages. Yong Ling Kang was raised in Singapore. She is now based in Toronto, Ontario.