Description:
Pass the Feather is a story of a young Ojibway girl named Mai. Her family members are walking the perimeter of Lake Erie to raise awareness of the harm being done to the Great Lakes. Mai learns about the Four Sacred Medicines.
Brief description: Born and raised in the Great Lakes State of Michigan, Carol Trembath has made water her focus. Carol has been an educator, librarian, and media specialist. She earned a Master's Degree in Library and Information Science from Wayne State University and received a Master's in Educational Technology from Michigan State University. Her initial degree was from Western Michigan University, majoring in English.Pass the Feather: Walking Lake Erie is the fourth book in the Water Walkers Series. It presents what Native People are doing to protect the Great Lakes, rivers, and waterways across the United States and Canada. Carol hopes that readers of her books: Water Walkers: Walking Lake Superior, Stepping Stones: Walking Lake Michigan, Ripples and Waves: Walking Lake Huron and Pass the Feather: Walking Lake Erie, will become more aware of Native teachings and become involved in recycling and protecting the environment. Carol's books have won the Eric Hoffer "Eye of DaVinci" Award for their artwork and were honored as a finalist for the Eric Hoffer Grand Prize. At the Traverse City Moonbeam Awards, her books have won a bronze medal in the category of Multicultural and a silver medal in Best in Series. These books can now be seen in three of Michigan's National Parks: Sleeping Bear Dunes, Keweenaw, and Isle Royale. Carol has plans for more children's books that will continue Mai's journey to all of the Great Lakes. Visit: caroltrembath.com