Kumak's River: A Tall Tale from the Far North - Hardcover
by Bania (Author)
Micheal Bania creates another tall tale from the far north with her lovable character Kumak (KOO muk) who respects his elders, loves his family, and takes us on his adventures that depict the people, their customs, and their lifestyle, as well as the forces of nature in the Arctic.
For almost twenty years, Michael Bania lived above the Arctic Circle. While residing in various Inupiat villages, she actively participated in the local culture and developed an understanding and respect for a distinct way of life. Here she met her husband, raised a family, and taught the children who would become the inspiration for Kumak and his tall tales from the far north. Art and illustration is a big part of Michael's life. She wrote and illustrated her first children's book at age six. Today she maintains her studio in Southeast Alaska.
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