Kaitlin B. Curtice – författare

An Indigenous boy invites new friends to share in beloved traditions as he celebrates the joy of summer and his love for Earth and Creator in this picture book that revels in the warmth, light, and fun of the longest days of the year.Bo, a proud Potawatomi boy, is excited to enjoy long summer days tending his garden, walking his dog, and playing in the river with his big sister, Dani. When he discovers that his family's favorite spot has been polluted with garbage, Bo realizes that caring for Earth is part of what makes summer special. And when he overcomes his shyness and invites others to join in, he discovers that summer's magic has even more surprises in store.“Bo is short for saying Bodewadmi ndaw, which is ‘I am Potawatomi’ in our language. Bo is a celebration of Anishinaabe culture, from the way he wears his hair in a traditional braid to the way he shares the magic of summer and honors Earth by caring for her as she cares for us.”—Kaitlin B. Curtice

A vibrantly illustrated children's book about an Indigenous girl who discovers the miracles that blossom each spring and learns how Creator's gift of courage can transform the way we see the world and ourselves.It’s time to welcome a new season, and this spring is going to be extra special. Dani, a Potawatomi girl, and her family prepare to celebrate the new year, which the Potawatomi and other Anishinaabe people observe at the beginning of spring with a camping and climbing trip. Dani is excited for the adventure, but also nervous. The rocks are so big. Will she make it to the top of her climb? As Dani explores the awakening woods and makes memories with her family, she learns to draw on the courage Creator gives while finding inspiration in the miraculous new life Mother Earth brings forth each spring.

In this joyous celebration of autumn, a young Indigenous boy learns how to receive love from Creator and Mother Earth—and how to share that love with others.Bo, a proud Potawatomi boy, loves the coming of autumn—the turning of the leaves, the cooling weather, the last harvests from his garden. All around him he can see the love and abundance that Creator and Mother Earth give to all living creatures. But Bo knows that not everyone feels abundance in their lives. What can Bo and his friends do to share love and abundance with those around them?

Identity, soul-searching, and the never-ending journey of finding ourselves and finding GodAs both a citizen of the Potawatomi Nation and a Christian, Kaitlin Curtice offers a unique perspective on these topics. In this book, she shows how reconnecting with her Potawatomi identity both informs and challenges her faith.Curtice draws on her personal journey, poetry, imagery, and stories of the Potawatomi people to address themes at the forefront of today''s discussions of faith and culture in a positive and constructive way. She encourages us to embrace our own origins and to share and listen to each other''s stories so we can build a more inclusive and diverse future. Each of our stories matters for the church to be truly whole. As Curtice shares what it means to experience her faith through the lens of her Indigenous heritage, she reveals that a vibrant spirituality has its origins in identity, belonging, and a sense of place.

In an era in which "resistance" has become tokenized, popular Indigenous author Kaitlin B. Curtice reclaims it as a basic human calling. Resistance is for every human who longs to see their neighbors'' holistic flourishing. We each have a role to play in the world right where we are, and our everyday acts of resistance hold us all together.Curtice shows that we can learn to practice embodied ways of belonging and connection to ourselves and one another through everyday practices, such as getting more in touch with our bodies, resting, and remembering our ancestors. She explores four "realms of resistance"--the personal, the communal, the ancestral, and the integral--and shows how these realms overlap and why all are needed for our liberation. Readers will be empowered to seek wholeness in the various spheres of influence they inhabit. Now in paperback."Readers will find abundant wisdom in this accessible guide."--Publishers Weekly

Stories are alive--and they shape our personal and collective identities, for better and worseDiscover how the stories we tell--and the ones we inherit--hold extraordinary power to heal, harm, and reshape our reality.In Everything Is a Story, award-winning Indigenous author Kaitlin B. Curtice reveals how narratives function like living seeds, taking root in our consciousness and growing from acorns into mature oak trees that define who we are. This book will help you● learn to identify toxic narratives that perpetuate division and replace them with stories of compassion and wholeness;● discover how Indigenous storytelling wisdom can transform modern approaches to healing and community building;● develop skills for examining family stories, religious beliefs, and cultural myths with discernment; and● explore how to pass meaningful stories to future generations.Through this compelling journey, Curtice examines how stories shape our personal identity, family dynamics, spiritual beliefs, and cultural understanding. She guides us through the crucial process of discerning which inherited narratives serve our growth and which ones limit our potential for healing and connection. This isn't just another book about storytelling--it's a framework for reclaiming agency over the stories that control your life. Whether you're struggling with family trauma, seeking spiritual growth, or working to build bridges across cultural divides, Curtice offers gentle wisdom that transcends religious and cultural boundaries.Featuring a foreword by Simran Jeet Singh and woven with contemplative poetry, Everything Is a Story offers hope-filled guidance for anyone ready to rewrite their narrative and embrace stories that foster genuine healing, connection, and transformation.

Identity, soul-searching, and the never-ending journey of finding ourselves and finding GodAs both a citizen of the Potawatomi Nation and a Christian, Kaitlin Curtice offers a unique perspective on these topics. In this book, she shows how reconnecting with her Potawatomi identity both informs and challenges her faith.Curtice draws on her personal journey, poetry, imagery, and stories of the Potawatomi people to address themes at the forefront of today's discussions of faith and culture in a positive and constructive way. She encourages us to embrace our own origins and to share and listen to each other's stories so we can build a more inclusive and diverse future. Each of our stories matters for the church to be truly whole. As Curtice shares what it means to experience her faith through the lens of her Indigenous heritage, she reveals that a vibrant spirituality has its origins in identity, belonging, and a sense of place.

In an era in which "resistance" has become tokenized, popular Indigenous author Kaitlin B. Curtice reclaims it as a basic human calling. Resistance is for every human who longs to see their neighbors' holistic flourishing. We each have a role to play in the world right where we are, and our everyday acts of resistance hold us all together.Curtice shows that we can learn to practice embodied ways of belonging and connection to ourselves and one another through everyday practices, such as getting more in touch with our bodies, resting, and remembering our ancestors. She explores four "realms of resistance"--the personal, the communal, the ancestral, and the integral--and shows how these realms overlap and why all are needed for our liberation. Readers will be empowered to seek wholeness in the various spheres of influence they inhabit. Now in paperback."Readers will find abundant wisdom in this accessible guide."--Publishers Weekly

Stories are alive--and they shape our personal and collective identities, for better and worseDiscover how the stories we tell--and the ones we inherit--hold extraordinary power to heal, harm, and reshape our reality.In Everything Is a Story, award-winning Indigenous author Kaitlin B. Curtice reveals how narratives function like living seeds, taking root in our consciousness and growing from acorns into mature oak trees that define who we are. This book will help you● learn to identify toxic narratives that perpetuate division and replace them with stories of compassion and wholeness;● discover how Indigenous storytelling wisdom can transform modern approaches to healing and community building;● develop skills for examining family stories, religious beliefs, and cultural myths with discernment; and● explore how to pass meaningful stories to future generations.Through this compelling journey, Curtice examines how stories shape our personal identity, family dynamics, spiritual beliefs, and cultural understanding. She guides us through the crucial process of discerning which inherited narratives serve our growth and which ones limit our potential for healing and connection. This isn't just another book about storytelling--it's a framework for reclaiming agency over the stories that control your life. Whether you're struggling with family trauma, seeking spiritual growth, or working to build bridges across cultural divides, Curtice offers gentle wisdom that transcends religious and cultural boundaries.Featuring a foreword by Simran Jeet Singh and woven with contemplative poetry, Everything Is a Story offers hope-filled guidance for anyone ready to rewrite their narrative and embrace stories that foster genuine healing, connection, and transformation.

In an era in which "resistance" has become tokenized, popular Indigenous author Kaitlin B. Curtice reclaims it as a basic human calling. Resistance is for every human who longs to see their neighbors' holistic flourishing. We each have a role to play in the world right where we are, and our everyday acts of resistance hold us all together.Curtice shows that we can learn to practice embodied ways of belonging and connection to ourselves and one another through everyday practices, such as getting more in touch with our bodies, resting, and remembering our ancestors. She explores four "realms of resistance"--the personal, the communal, the ancestral, and the integral--and shows how these realms overlap and why all are needed for our liberation. Readers will be empowered to seek wholeness in the various spheres of influence they inhabit. Now in paperback."Readers will find abundant wisdom in this accessible guide."--Publishers Weekly