{"product_id":"jennys-concrete-powwow-hardcover-1","title":"Jenny's Concrete Powwow - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eShawna Lee Corbould\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eRegina Alice Wilman\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJenny's Concrete Powwow\u003c\/i\u003e tells the story of a young Indigenous girl that attends her very first Powwow.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJenny doesn't want to go to the Powwow because she would much rather be home in the city with her friends, but once she arrives at the reserve, she begins to feel a deep-rooted connection to nature, the Powwow, and the community. The next day, Jenny realizes that while the city is busy and full of people, she does not feel that same connection. She spots a crow flying down the street and follows it to the park, where she is inspired to find that same spark of cultural connection she felt at the Powwow within herself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis unique and beautifully illustrated book addresses the challenges of urban Indigenous experience, validates the feeling of cultural identity disconnect, and considers ways to regain that connection. Through the beauty, joy, and spirit of powwows, Jenny demonstrates how children can take action to reclaim their Indigenous identity and pride.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShawna Lee Corbould\u003c\/b\u003e is a proud Ojibwe woman and member of Matachewan First Nation. She was inspired to write \u003ci\u003eJenny's Concrete Powwow\u003c\/i\u003e by her own experiences of being raised in a city 2 hours away from her reservation. She has a Masters in Social Work and is a mom of 2, which takes up 99% of her life. She loves painting and making dreamcatchers. Shawna Lee has another book called \u003ci\u003eCharlie the Matachewan Moose\u003c\/i\u003e (GoodMinds, 2025).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRegina Wilman\u003c\/b\u003e is a freelance Canadian-Indigenous artist of Plains Cree descent, born in Atikameg (Whitefish Lake Reserve), AB. She grew up in a small town in Ontario, and after high school, she attended Emily Carr University for Art and Design in Vancouver, BC, specializing in illustration. After University, she moved back to her home town in Ontario, participating in local art shows and community creative projects. She specializes in Indigenous art encompassing the histories, teachings, and stories of her culture. Regina always knew from a young age she wanted to be an artist and further her knowledge of Indigenous culture. She drew inspiration from different elements and always had a sketchbook and pencil in hand. Her greatest inspiration is her Grandmother, who raised her to be proud of her Indigenous culture and encouraged her to follow her creative path. Regina has previously illustrated a book called \u003ci\u003eI am Not a Costume\u003c\/i\u003e (written by Maria DesJarlait, 2025).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.39 x 8.5 x 11.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 04, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46735324250309,"sku":"9781778540912","price":26.71,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/6718\/5605\/files\/SC2QHbk45T9781778540912_b4b415bd-16d8-49b1-b472-395c89525751.webp?v=1786783985","url":"https:\/\/selloorium.com\/products\/jennys-concrete-powwow-hardcover-1","provider":"Selloorium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}