A Day with Yayah

Summary of Book

Set in the Nicola Valley, British Columbia, in Canada's westernmost province, a First Nations family goes on an outing to forage for herbs and mushrooms. A grandmother passes down her knowledge of plant life and the natural world to her young grandchildren.

Author Biography

Nicola I. Campbell is a renowned Canadian children's book author. Her books have won many awards, including the TD Book Prize, the Marilyn Baillie Award and the Anskohk Aboriginal Children's Book of the Year. Of Nicola Valley, BC First Nations heritage, she currently lives in British Columbia with her son.

Illustrator Biography

Julie Flett is an award-winning Canadian illustrator of children's books. Her illustrations have also won many prestigious prizes, including the British Columbia Book Prize and the Aboriginal Literature Award. Of Cree-Métis heritage, she lives in Vancouver, BC.