Ancient Thunder
| Author | Leo Yerxa |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Leo Yerxa |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's literature |
| Publisher | Groundwood Books (CAD) & (US) |
Publication date | 3 August 2006 (US) |
Ancient Thunder is a children's fantasy book by the Canadian writer Leo Yerxa, simultaneously published in Canada and America during 2006. It won 2006 Governor General's Literary Awards, and also The 2008 Willow Awards. Ancient Thunder was both illustrated and written by Leo Yerxa.
Summary
This book describe the relationship of horses and First Nation's cultures with a single poet and illustrated using art work made by water- colour painting. Only few text per page contrasts with painting associate with native culture such as shirts and dresses.
Concept and development
Leo Yerxa was interested by the native people while he watched them ride across the Great Plains in the movie when he was a child, their traditional clothing and the running creatures inspired Leo Yerxa to write this book, he used handmade water-colour paper and made them looks like leather.
Awards
| Literary Awards | Year | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Governor General’s Literary Awards | 2006 | Won |
| First Nation Communities Read | 2007 | Won |
| The Willow Awards | 2008 | Won |
| Anskohk Aboriginal Children's Book of the Year Award | 2007 | Nominated |
| Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Award | 2007 | Nominated |
References
- The 2008 Willow Awards Page
- The Canadian Children's Books center: First Nation Communities Read
- Canada Council For The Art Page
- Indie Bound Page
- Canadian Literature: A quarterly Of Criticism And Review Page
- Children's Book Review:Ancient Thunder By Publishers Weekly