Amik is about a beaver that works steadily to prepare his home as summer is changing to fall. Throughout the story, we see what other animals are doing to prepare themselves while amik (the beaver) builds a dam. The story is written in Anishinaabemowin and English, and it received a bronze medal in the IPPY awards in 2022. Author and illustrator Sharon King is Potawatomi. There is also a video of Lori Kewaquom reading the book in Anishinaabemowin youtube.com/watch?v=zhjFg3iMirk.

Images: Colour illustrations
Contributor Affiliation: Sharon King (Potawatomi, Wasauksing First Nation)
Bibliography: No
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Source: Books BC - Indigenous Books for Schools

Sharon King is an educator, performer and producer. Most recently she has worked at a community level as a educator in Wasauksing First Nation. She is best known for her Juno nomination in 1999 (Aboriginal Women's Voices, Hearts of the the Nation). She has produced community arts programs, and her travels has helped with a strong connection to artists, filmmakers, and producers in Canada. Her strong hold on Indigenous culture and singing has maintained her efforts in her keeping tradition present with her family and community.

Sharon King's profile page

• Commended, IPPY Award: best regional fiction, Canada East
• Short-listed, Indigenous Voices Award
• Short-listed, First Nation Communities READ

https://muskratmagazine.com/amik-by-sharon-king/?fbclid=IwAR09utCcHtUtXCAwm79tku2au0ibQ21-dllb_jTMkBX_A13AGP_DjxQtoGshttps://anishinabeknews.ca/2022/04/04/book-review-amik/