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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.
Andrew
Emerson Bia, Illustrator
Andrew
Emerson Bia was born in Fort Defiance, Arizona where his
artistic talent was evident by sixth grade. In addition to
being an artist/ illustrator, he has taught Native American
Studies. Andrew is married and lives in a hogan with his wife
and five children.
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The
Old Hogan
Written by
Margaret Kahn Garaway
Illustrated
by Navajo Artist
Andrew Emerson Bia
Recommended for ages 3 to 80+
Paperback, 8 1/2"
x 5 1/2", 32 pages,
full color,
illustrated
ISBN # 0-9638851-0-3
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Margaret Kahn Garaway has also written
the following children's books.
Ashkii
and His Grandfather
The
Teddy Bear Number Book
The Teddy Bear Lady
& The Five Christmas Teddy Bears
Margaret is also
featured in
Go
Ahead. Self Publish!
Her books
Old
Hogan Coloring Book
and
Dezbah and the Dancing Tumbleweeds
are now out-of-print
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A
perfect story for learning to appreciate the culture of
others.
The
Old Hogan
All who read the children's book, The Old Hogan, a classic of the Southwest,
will experience the emotions of a culture in transition. The
life of a Navajo family unfolds as the hogan (a traditional
Navajo home) recalls her happy past years, after learning the
family is moving to a modern home. The hogan believes her
world has come to an end until the family returns several
months later for a marriage ceremony. She hears them say,
"Houses are not for ceremonies. Hogans are for
ceremonies." and realizes she still has an important place in
their life. Detailed paintings by Andrew Bia, a Navajo
artist, compliment this poignant story of a fast changing and
little known lifestyle. Educators please note that this book
is being used for Social Studies classes throughout the
Southwest and other states.
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What They
are Saying...
"The book teaches the
values and beliefs of the Navajo people. I am a Navajo. I felt
good after I read the book. I will be utilizing the book in
an elementary school."
Anna Mae Jim, Ed. Major and Northern Arizona University
The Old Hogan, by
Margaret Kahn Garaway, is that unique blend of fact and fancy
that informs and entertains at the same time. A modern-day
fairy tale placed in the Southwest, the story is told through
the thoughts of the traditional Navajo home, a hogan. The
hogan lives her past happiness when she learns that her family
will soon move to a modern home.
It paints a picture of a
culture that is ever-evolving and ever-changing, the Navajo
Indians of the Southwest. The author, while not Navajo has
obviously gained insight into some of the Navajo values during
her many years teaching on a Navajo Reservation.
Jimmie
Bevil, Youth Service, Flagstaff Arizona Coconino County Public
Library
What educators
are saying about The Old Hogan:
"It is
with pleasure that I write this letter of congratulations on
your children's story, The Old Hogan. . . (The
book) will provide a glimpse of authentic Navajo culture to
all who read it. The reader is able to join in a culture
moving from a traditional experience to a modern one. The book
is enjoyable for both young and old. Children will learn the
art of telling a story from a different perspective than their
own. Your book is an excellent teaching guide for this
skill."
Mary
Ann Hunter, Supt. of Schools, Chinle, Arizona
"Your book is
absolutely perfect. One can tell it was written by a person
who knows children and the Indian culture. It is sensitive,
informative and the vocabulary and sentence length are
appropriate to the child. BRAVO! Also, you chose a fine
artist." Solveig
Leslie, artist and former teacher, Los Angeles, CA
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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