“Let’s Look at Fall”
& “Community Helpers”
Pull Ahead Readers are sets of thematically linked fiction and nonfiction series that help in building early literacy skills. Simple text patterns support emergent readers as they build their recognition of high-frequency sight words. There are 16 books in Ojibwemowin now available!
Awesiinyensag: Dibaajimowinan
Ji-gikinoo’amaageng
Awesiinyensag presents stories around the antics of animals who playfully deal with situations familiar to children in all cultures. These original stories were written in Ojibwemowin by a team of 12 language speakers and illustrated by Wesley Ballinger.
Nishiimeyinaanig
Written by 15 first speakers and a team of linguists, teachers, and Ojibwe language experts, and illustrated by Wesley Ballinger. Conceived and presented only in Ojibwe, the stories reflect a rare authenticity as they transmit cultural values, increase vocabulary, and reinforce identity.
Wiijikiiwending
These characters are learning how to share, developing healthy relationships, and navigating the living culture of the Anishinaabe. These stories were created by first speakers and written down with the help of several scholars and second language learners, and illustrated by Andrea Carlson.
Anishinaabemowin At Home
This virtual bookshelf created by Rochelle Allan allows you to click on any book cover and hear the story being read in Ojibwemowin.