[Michlib-l] UP Notable Book Club presents a Q&A session with Julie Buchholtz about "Who Am I?" her children's book for Native Americans

Victor R. Volkman victor at LHPress.com
Mon Aug 12 15:16:02 EDT 2024


For anyone that missed our Q&A with the delightful Julie Buchholtz, here
are the playback links

  * Youtube: https://youtu.be/apg33uZiT6I
  * Spotify:
    https://open.spotify.com/episode/5cvCobeGHwbWsFNtUV3iNW?si=qOR-OPDCQy2arFJAFu28rg

thanks
Victor

On 8/2/2024 5:15 PM, Victor R. Volkman via Michlib-l wrote:
>
>
>       UP Notable Book Club presents a Q&A session with Julie Buchholtz
>       about "Who Am I?" her children's book for Native Americans
>
> *Official Seal of the U.P. Notable Books
> <https://UPPAA.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b1016c5c910959a236f2ff48f&id=41797db3bc&e=fd2c186103>
> UP Notable Book Club:* The Crystal Falls Community District Library in
> partnership with the U.P. Publishers & Authors Association (UPPAA) has
> scheduled author events with winners of the /UP Notable Book List/.
> The 39th event is with author and educator Julie Buchholtz--a proud
> member of the Bay Mills Tribe of Chippewa Indians, a federally
> recognized tribe comprised of Ojibwe people. /Youth Services Book
> Review /says: "/Who Am I?/ is an affirmational picture book, promoting
> pride in one’s heritage and the importance of stewardship for the
> Earth... Libraries looking to expand offerings by native authors will
> want to add this book."
> /*
> */
>
> *JULE BUCHHOLTZ* lives in Brimley, Michigan with her husband, Larry,
> and canine companions. They are officially "empty nesters." Buchholtz
> earned both her Bachelor's degree in Education and Master's in Early
> Childhood Education from Central Michigan University. Julie has been
> in education in some form or another for much of her career. She
> currently works at Lake Superior State University. In her free time,
> she enjoys walking the shores of Lake Superior, making jewelry from
> items she finds along the beach, reading, writing, eating a really
> good dessert (creme brulee is her favorite), and practicing yoga.
>
> <https://UPPAA.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b1016c5c910959a236f2ff48f&id=e9776c5866&e=fd2c186103>"Who
> am I?" wonders one little girl. And with those three words her mama
> takes her on a journey, discovering the ways she is connected to the
> plants and animals around her, her present and her past, her
> ancestors, and the land she lives on--the whole of Mother Earth. /Who
> Am I i/s an indigenous perspective on the ways the threads of our
> lives are woven in Earth's tapestry, the things that came before--and
> all that is yet to be. A lyrical look at the interconnectedness of
> life  and a mother's tender love. (From the publisher)
>
> "An amazing story set within the beauty of the Native American world.
> The words, the emotions are heart deep, and the illustrations will
> take your breath with their beauty. I wish this book would have been
> around when our children were small. I have and will be buying it for
> others--a great gift for little ones and their parents and grandparents!"
> -- Sue Harrison, national bestselling author of /The Midwife's Touch/
>
> "This is a wonderful addition to anyone's life. The author beautifully
> draws out the story of identity and belonging. I highly recommend this
> book as a librarian and as a parent."
> -- Wisconsin's Water Library
>
> "Absolutely love this book!! A perfect addition to everyone's youth
> library"
> -- Julie Ann Weist, outdoor enthusiast and ACA Certified Kayak Instructor
>
> More information about the U.P. Notable Book list, /U.P. Book Review,
> /and UPPAA can be found on www.UPNotable.com
>
> *<https://UPPAA.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b1016c5c910959a236f2ff48f&id=27f6287612&e=fd2c186103>About
> the Upper Peninsula Publishers and Authors Association (UPPAA)*
> Established in 1998 to support authors and publishers who live in or
> write about Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, UPPAA is a Michigan nonprofit
> association with over 100 members, many of whose books are featured on
> the organization’s website at www.uppaa.org
> <https://UPPAA.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b1016c5c910959a236f2ff48f&id=f357c7fef7&e=fd2c186103>.
> UPPAA welcomes membership and participation from anyone with a UP
> connection who is interested in writing.
> # #
> --
> Regards,
>
> Victor R. Volkman, President
> L H Press Inc.
> www.LHPress.com
>
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Regards,

Victor R. Volkman, President
L H Press Inc.
www.LHPress.com
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