Awsis and the World-Famous Bannock by Dallas Hunt, illustrated by Amanda Strong

During an unfortunate mishap, young Awsis loses Khkum's freshly baked world-famous bannock. Not knowing what to do, Awsis seeks out a variety of other-than-human relatives willing to help. What adventures are in store for Awsis?

Awsis and the World-Famous Bannockhighlights the importance of collaboration and seeking guidance from one's community, while introducing the Cree words for different animals and baking ingredients.

Finda pronunciation guide and the recipe for Khkum's world-famous bannock in the back of the book. (From Portage and Main Press)

Tony will championAwsis and the World-Famous Bannockby Dallas Hunt, illustrated by Amanda Strong on CBC Kids Reads.

The 2024CBC Kids ReadsSpecial will air on March 7 at 8:10 a.m. local time. CBC Kids hosts Tony, Janaye, Gary the Unicorn, Mr. Orlando, Cottonball and Mosey, along with kids from across Canada willpresentthrough dance, song, baking andartwhy their picture book should be crowned this year's winner!

• CBC Kids Reads is back! 6 Canadian picture books are in the running to be crowned this year's champion
• Lost bannock, a family recipe and the Cree language come together in author's first children's book

Dallas Huntis a teacher, writer and member of Wapisewsipi (Swan River First Nation) in Treaty 8 territory in Northern Alberta.Awsis and the World-Famous Bannockis his first picture book. Hunthas also written a book of poetry calledCreeland. Heteaches at the University of British Columbia.

Amanda Strongis a Michif Indigenous filmmaker, media artist, illustrator and stop motion director based inVancouver.Stronghas exhibited work and screened films worldwide, including at the Cannes Film Festival, Toronto International Film Festival andVancouver International Film Festival.

Interviews with Dallas Hunt