{"product_id":"gathering-the-light-joy-harjo-hardcover","title":"Gathering the Light -- Joy Harjo, Hardcover","description":"\u003cb\u003eFrom the former U.S. Poet Laureate and author of the national bestseller \u003ci\u003eRemember\u003c\/i\u003e, this luminous and lyrical picture book reminds readers to cherish their place in the world and make a positive impact wherever they go.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eWe live in a circle; it begins at sunrise.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eGo out to greet the day, to respect, to honor.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBeginning at sunrise, this poetic picture book follows a young girl and her faithful dog through the sacred rhythm of a day. She gathers light in the morning and moves through the day, giving thanks, remembering her loved ones, and releasing the day's worries. Her journey is a reminder that we all exist as part of a circle--ever moving, ever bright. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn reverent and rhythmic lines, celebrated poet and member of the Mvskoke Nation Joy Harjo has penned an original poem in which she invites readers to live each day with gratitude, respect, and honor. With rich illustrations by Anishinaabe artist Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley, \u003ci\u003eGathering the Light\u003c\/i\u003e is a poignant affirmation of the connection between all beings and the responsibility to care for one another.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Joy Harjo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Random House Studio\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/29\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.06lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.28h x 10.34w x 0.47d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780593901557\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 4-8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/24\/2026 pg. 1\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/01\/2026 pg. 52\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoy Harjo\u003c\/b\u003e is a performer, writer, and the first Native American to serve as U.S. Poet Laureate. A member of the Mvskoke Nation, Harjo is the author of numerous acclaimed books of poetry, memoir, and children's literature. She is the author of \u003ci\u003eRemember\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by Caldecott Medalist Michaela Goade, which received the \u003ci\u003eBoston Globe-Horn Boo\u003c\/i\u003ek Award, was a national bestseller, and received numerous starred reviews. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoshua Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley\u003c\/b\u003e is a contemporary Anishinaabe artist and a member of the Wasauksing First Nation. He is the acclaimed illustrator of several celebrated children's books, including \u003ci\u003eThis Is How I Know\u003c\/i\u003e, which won the Governor General's Literary Award for illustration.","brand":"Joy Harjo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68105315909860,"sku":"9780593901557","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/9587\/8628\/files\/9780593901557.jpg?v=1793778863","url":"https:\/\/bookandmortar.com\/products\/gathering-the-light-joy-harjo-hardcover","provider":"BookandMortar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}