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About the Author
Margaret Kahn
Garaway
Publisher and Author Margaret
Kahn Garaway moved to the Navajo Reservation in 1970, lived
there for 17 years, teaching for 13 years upon earning a B.S.
in education and a Master's degree in E.S.L. at Northern
Arizona University. She graduated summa cum laude and is a
member of Phi Kappa Phi and Kappa Delta Pi. Immersion in
Navajo culture led to the writing of The Old Hogan,
which is considered to be a seminal piece of writing and is
now in its ninth printing. It was followed by two other Navajo
ethnic stories. Margaret Kahn Garaway speaks at schools,
conferences and adult groups about her books and the art of
writing. Retiring to Tucson, Arizona, she started her own
publishing company and began to write bilingual
(Spanish/English) books.
Illustrated by
renowned Navajo Silversmith and Artist
Harry Warren
Translated
by
Maria Rebeca Cartes
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ASHKII
and His Grandfather
ASHKII
Y EL ABUELO
Written by
Margaret Kahn Garaway
Illustrated by
renowned Navajo Silversmith and Artist
Harry Warren
Translated
by
Maria Rebeca Cartes
32 pages,
illustrated,
8 1/2" x
11"
Ages 4-10
Usually
shipped within 72 hours
ISBN
# 0-9638851-6-2
$9.00
Soft Cover
ISBN
# 0-9638851-7-0
$15.00
Hard Cover
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Arizona 85308
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Add this bilingual
story to your child's collection today.
A bilingual edition of the children's book, Ashkii and His Grandfather by
Margaret Kahn Garaway is now available in Spanish and English. While
learning to read in either language readers will have the
opportunity to not only enjoy a charming story but learn some
interesting aspects of Navajo Indian life. ASHKII and
His Grandfather is a book about the relationship of a
Navajo grandfather and his young grandson. The boy accompanies
his grandfather to the summer sheep camp high in the
mountains. Grandfather teaches Ashkii how to protect the
livestock from dangerous animals and plants. He encourages
Ashkii to draw pictures of what he sees while herding. When it
is time to start school Ashkii protests; he doesn't need
school if he is going to be a sheepherder. Grandfather urges
Ashkii to go to school to become a Navajo artist with the help
of this teachers. Becoming bored with school, he and his
friend Chee run away to join grandfather in sheep camp. After
a trying adventure they return to school. Ashkii becomes
content as he learns about art from his teacher.
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What They
are Saying...
"On our television
survey, using the criteria of clarity of style, knowledgeable
presentation, and inherent interest, I picked Garaway &
Warren's Ashkii and His Grandfather as part of our 'best of'
review recommendations for attentive
readers."
James A. Cox, The Midwest Book Review, 1989
"This is a fun
attractive book that parents and grandparents will choose for
their children's entertainment. But I urge elementary teachers
to consider Ashkii and His Grandfather in the classroom. The
text is appropriate for school-age children, the plentiful
illustrations will capture their attention and the interesting
story will maintain it. The book is so beautifully illustrated
by Harry Warren, renowned Navajo silversmith and artist, that
you might be tempted to tear out a page for framing." Little
Professor Book Review, "Ahwatukee Weekly News",
Phoenix, AZ
Margaret Kahn Garaway has also written
the following children's books.
The Old
Hogan
The
Teddy Bear Number Book
The Teddy Bear Lady
Margaret is also
featured in
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Ahead. Self Publish!
SPEAKING PRESENTATIONS
At 90, Margaret Kahn Garaway is
still available to speak to students in elementary and middle
schools in Tucson, Arizona. Call Kas at (602) 789-9240 or e-mail Kas at
kaswinmark@yahoo.com
to make arrangements.
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