Aaniin: I See Your Light

An Ojibwe greeting anchors this picture book’s exploration of inner goodness and mutual recognition. The Seven Grandfather Teachings—Love, Respect, Bravery, Truth, Honesty, Humility, and Wisdom—provide its framework for considering how people can recognize and appreciate one another. The book also connects these teachings with the idea that a child’s inner light may not always be visible to others. An author’s note and a note from Heartdrum author-curator Cynthia Leitich Smith add material beyond the main text.