Waa’aka’: The Bird Who Fell in Love with the Sun

Waa’aka’: The Bird Who Fell in Love with the Sun by Cindi M. Alvitre, illustrated by Carly Lake
Heyday Books, 2020

Excellence in a Picture Book of Cultural Significance

“Waa’aka’ was born when the earth was soft and the waters were new. It was the beginning of time.” So begins Cindi Alvitre’s vivid and multifaceted telling of a traditional Tongva creation story from Southern California. Waa’aka’ follows the title character, a beautiful bird who falls in love with Tamet, the sun, and tries to follow him up to the sky. Accompanied by richly colorful illustrations from Carly Lake, the book touches deftly on themes like the unintended consequences of greed and the importance of working together. A rendition of one of California’s oldest tales, Waa’aka’ is a beautiful children’s book in the classic style.

Waa’aka’: The Bird Who Fell in Love with the Sun by Cindi M. Alvitre and Carly Lake is the CLCSC 2021 Award Winner in the category of Excellence in a Picture Book of Cultural Significance.

Cindi M. Alvitre and Carly Lake

Find more about the author at www.heydaybooks.com.
Find more about the illustrator at www.carlylake.com.

Cindi M. Alvitre and Carly Lake are scheduled to attend the 2021 CLCSC Virtual Fall Gala. Click here for more information and here to purchase tickets.

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