Aaniin // I See Your Light

Using the Ojibwe Seven Grandfather Teachings, thispicture book byacclaimed author Dawn Quigley (Ojibwe) anddebut Din (Navajo) artist Nanibah Chacon introduces universal values for living with loving recognition of a childs own inner goodness.

Each of us has an inner light that might not always be seen by others. Aaniin (ah-NEEN) is a greeting in the Ojibwe language for hello and can also be translated as I see your light.

With the help of the Ojibwe Seven Grandfather TeachingsLove, Respect, Bravery, Truth, Honesty, Humility, and Wisdomwe can learn to see this brilliance shining through everyone and express our appreciation for one anothers light.

Includes an author’s note and a note from Heartdrum author-curator Cynthia Leitich Smith.

Dawn Quigleyis a citizen of the Turtle Mountain Band of Ojibwe, North Dakota. The first three books in herJo Jo Makoonsseries, and her debut YA novel,Apple in the Middle, were awarded American Indian Youth Literature Honors. She is a PhD education university faculty member and a former K12 reading and English teacher, as well as an Indian Education program codirector. You can find her online at dawnquigley.com.

Nanibah Nani Chaconis a Din (Navajo) and Chicana artist. While Chacon is most recognized as a painter and muralist, her art expands across disciplines, including illustration and installation. Her most notable works include large-scale paintings, murals, and installations in the public arts sector, where she has twenty years of experience. Chacons work focuses on the integration of sociopolitical issues affecting women and Indigenous peoples as well as her personal philosophy that art should be accessible and a meaningful catalyst for social change. She lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

• Publisher: Heartdrum
• Publish Date: January 27, 2026
• Pages: 32
• Language: English
• Type: Hardback
• EAN/UPC: 9780063088634
• Dimensions:11 in H | 9 in W | 1 lb Wt
• BISAC Categories: Kids