{"title":"Our Books","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"lessons-from-huul-ke-li","title":"Lessons From Hu'ul Ke:li","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis bilingual, Tohono Oodham\/English book by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/desertinkpress.org\/pages\/writers-illustrators\" title=\"Writers \u0026amp; Illustrators\"\u003eHusi Cazares (enrolled member) and his wife Kerrie Ann\u003c\/a\u003e offers an in-depth exploration of traditional knowledge and cultural insights. This resource provides expert guidance rooted in authentic teachings, designed to deepen understanding and foster meaningful connection with heritage. Ideal for those committed to preserving and honoring ancestral wisdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book tells how a young boy is raised by his grandfather on the Tohono O'odham Indian Reservation in southern Arizona. The book denotes various aspects of O'odham himdag (culture) and begins with a simple question that the boy asks his Hu'ul Ke:li (Grandfather) with a culturally relevant answer as to why they do the things they do during the day. Various activities include waking up early in the morning and asking why they do so - to daily chores and activities such as tending horses, working in the garden, hauling water, and gathering food\/medicine in the desert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHusi has taught Tohono O’odham culture, history and language as well as courses in Native American history and culture at several Colleges and Universities. He holds a M.A. in Native American Studies from the University of Arizona and a M.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Saint Xavier University in Chicago, Illinois. Kerrie Ann Cázares grew up in Orland Park, Illinois. She received her Bachelor's degree in sociology at Saint Xavier University in Chicago, Illinois. Together they write and illustrate books, language coloring books, and language materials for learning the O’odham language.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40637024272456,"sku":null,"price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7830\/6120\/files\/ADayWithHu_ul-editedforissuu.pdf.png?v=1779143071"},{"product_id":"a-day-with-huul","title":"A Day with Hu'ul","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis bilingual, Tohono Oodham\/English book by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/desertinkpress.org\/pages\/writers-illustrators\" title=\"Writers \u0026amp; Illustrators\"\u003eHusi Cazares (enrolled member) and his wife Kerrie Ann \u003c\/a\u003eoffers an in-depth exploration of traditional knowledge and cultural insights. This resource provides expert guidance rooted in authentic teachings, designed to deepen understanding and foster meaningful connection with heritage. Ideal for those committed to preserving and honoring ancestral wisdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book tells How a young girl is raised by her grandmother on the Tohono O'odham Indian Reservation. The book denotes various aspects of O'odham himdag (culture) and begins with waking up in the morning and then preparing for the day and engaging in several different responsibilities. Various daily chores and activities such as preparation of different food, basket weaving, pottery making, household chores and cultural undertakings are highlighted. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHusi has taught Tohono O’odham culture, history and language as well as courses in Native American history and culture at several Colleges and Universities. He holds a M.A. in Native American Studies from the University of Arizona and a M.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Saint Xavier University in Chicago, Illinois. Kerrie Ann Cázares grew up in Orland Park, Illinois. She received her bachelor's degree in sociology at Saint Xavier University in Chicago, Illinois. Together they write and illustrate books, language coloring books, and language materials for learning the O’odham language.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40637214654536,"sku":null,"price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7830\/6120\/files\/a56209b64907eea2409c5c4373121d14ee822c05.jpg?v=1752724713"},{"product_id":"book","title":"Phillip Joe Plays Waila - Tohono O'odham Dance Music","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis lyrical and joyously illustrated bilingual book celebrates waila (why-la) dance music, a blend of Polish, German, Mexican dance music unique to the Tohono O’odham Nation in southern Arizona. As explained by protagonist Philip Joe, “waila music really gets you moving.” He learned as a child to play the multiple instruments that blend to create the fast moving, upbeat rhythms that are a part of every community piast (celebration) and continues to play in bands and teach young tribal members the exciting form of music.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book, third in a series on the tribe, shares and reaffirms the language and culture of the Tohono O’odham, a people who have lived in this southwestern desert for over 10,000 years. A QR code in the Let’s Speak O’odham section at the front of the book takes the reader to a website to hear and learn to speak words from the story as well as listen to waila music by Philip Joe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40778384048200,"sku":null,"price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7830\/6120\/files\/PhillipJoePlaysWaila-FrontCover.jpg?v=1761844891"},{"product_id":"my-first-book-of-oodham-nunumilo-numbers","title":"My First Book of O'odham Nunumilo\/ Numbers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis colorful board book presents numbers in both the English and O’odham language. The numbers and words are presented in both languages with clear, vibrant images that would be familiar to early language learners. Each number also has a simple sentence to introduce English and O’odham language structure. Each number has a corresponding set of images to support the number. Many of the various images are familiar to O’odham culture to promote usage of the words at home, in the community, or in school. The board book also has a glossary at the end for quick reference. There is a QR code link that directs visitors to a webpage with the pronunciations of the words, numbers and sentences found in the board book.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40778387652680,"sku":null,"price":8.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7830\/6120\/files\/MFOBOONumbers-FrontCover.jpg?v=1761845259"},{"product_id":"my-first-book-of-oodham-nanko-ma-s-ce-ksan-shapes","title":"My First Book of O'odham Nanko Ma:s Ce:ksañ\/ Shapes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis colorful board book will introduce the audience to basic shapes. Each shape is presented in both English and Tohono O'odham and has a sentence to go with it. Each sentence re-introduces colors for familiarity. This board book has 10 shapes and a glossary in the back for the bilingual words. This is a board book that is the perfect size for little hands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40778388504648,"sku":null,"price":8.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7830\/6120\/files\/MFOBOOShapes-FrontCover.jpg?v=1761845547"},{"product_id":"my-first-book-of-oodham-mamastagi-colors","title":"My First Book of O'odham Mamastagĭ\/ Colors","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA great book for teaching children basic colors in both the O’odham and English languages. This bilingual book, written by an O’odham author, introduces common words and colors and allows them to match O’odham words, colors, and concepts. Each page features a color word with a corresponding picture of common O’odham vocabulary words. This colorful and vibrant book is a fun way to fortify colors and common words in both O’odham and English. The book includes a glossary in the back as well as a QR code to hear the words pronounced by a traditional O’odham speaker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40778388701256,"sku":null,"price":8.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7830\/6120\/files\/MFOBOOColors-FrontCover.jpg?v=1761845880"},{"product_id":"my-first-book-of-oodham-hacicu-doakam-animals","title":"My First Book of O'odham Hac'icu Doakam\/ Animals","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis board book introduces Sonoran Desert animals in the Tohono O’odham language. Each of the pages contains a drawing of an animal engaged in an activity and has an O’odham and English sentence. This book contains images familiar to O’odham culture to promote usage of the words at home, in the community, or in school. The board book also has a glossary at the end for quick reference. There is a QR code link that directs visitors to a webpage with the pronunciations of the words, and sentences found in the book.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40778389225544,"sku":null,"price":8.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7830\/6120\/files\/MFOBOOAnimals-FrontCover.jpg?v=1761846234"}],"url":"https:\/\/desertinkpress.org\/collections\/our-books.oembed","provider":"Desert Ink Press","version":"1.0","type":"link"}