Sarah Ponakey, Storycatcher and Maskwa's Tipi Tales

Continue to celebrate Cree culture and being true to yourself in the second book in this vibrant new early chapter book series!

Sarah has spent the best summer visiting Kohkom and her best friend Eden in her home community, but it’s almost time to return to the city and back to school. Eden has been acting odd and distant the past few days, and Sarah can’t quite figure out why: when she finds a tipi surprise in Kohkom’s backyard that Eden has been keeping a secret, Sarah figures that must be the reason!

But as the girls prepare for one last sleepover of the summer, Sarah continues to feel butterflies growing in her tummy when she hears Eden speaking Cree. Eden knows so much more about the language and their culture than Sarah; could that be what’s creating distance between them? As the night goes on, a magical visit from Maskwa reminds the girls that their differences and their culture is what makes their friendship so special.

Sita MacMillan continues to explore topsy-turvy feelings of growing up as a young Indigenous person living away from their community, with magical illustrations from Azby Whitecalf that transport the reader into the forest once again with Sarah Ponakey.

Watch for Book 3, coming in Fall 2025!

• INDIGENOUS JOY: The series showcases Indigenous pride and joy. The issues in this series don’t deal with racism or prejudice, but things all kids face at this age.
• ONGOING SERIES: Second in the early chapter book series Sarah Ponakey, Storycatcher. Each book features a different Cree cultural element as well as Cree words in the story.
• SERIES ROLLOUT: Book 3 in the series is coming Fall 2025
• SEL TITLE: Each book will deal with an internal issue Sarah is facing. Book 2 features jealousy in friendship and learning to voice how you are feeling
• NEW EXPERIENCES: Highly relatable themes include dealing with difficult emotions and friendship
• READER ENGAGEMENT: Each book features a letter from the author to the reader
• EDUCATOR RESOURCES: Free resources will be available for download at AnnickPress.com, and in Edelweiss.
• FOR FANS OF: The Nguyen Kids series, and the Jo Jo Makoons series
• LEVELING INFO: Coming soon