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Sky Dancers

Sky Dancers (hc)

by Hale / Kirk

By Connie Ann Kirk

Illustrated by Christy Hale

9781584301622


John Cloud's father is a steelworker building skyscrapers in New York City, far away from their home upstate on the Mohawk Reservation. When Papa is home on weekends, John Cloud stays close by his father’s side, helping him with his work.

Between weekends John Cloud misses Papa and longs to visit him in the city. One day Mama agrees to take him there. New York City turns out to be busy and noisy, but what really astonishes John Cloud is seeing Papa on a high cross beam of the Empire State Building, the tallest skyscraper in the world. John Cloud feels as if his heart will burst with pride and amazement as he watches his father dance across the sky.

Set in the early 1930s and based on the history of Mohawk steelworkers, Sky Dancers is a warm celebration of family, courage, and the forces of nature. Sensitively told and stunningly illustrated, this is a story for all ages.

Booktalk with creators Connie Ann Kirk and Christy Hale

Awards
"Choices"
Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC)

Children's Books of the Year
Bank Street College

Interest Level
Grades 2 - 4
Reading Level
Grades 3 - 4
Themes
Environment/Nature, Family Traditions, Fathers, Historical Interest, Native American Interest, Occupations
Accelerated Reader
Level: 4.4
Points: .5
About the Creators

Connie Ann Kirk has written several nonfiction books for young readers, including The Mohawks of North America, and is also editing a reference about American children's literature. A descendant of the Iroquois (Seneca), Kirk was inspired to write this story by her father's carpentry work. She researched extensively the Mohawks' role in building the skyscrapers and bridges of New York City and the history of the Empire State Building. Kirk lives in the Finger Lakes Region of New York State with her husband and two sons. Sky Dancers is her first picture book. To find out more about Connie Ann Kirk, visit her Web site: connieannkirk.com

Christy Hale has illustrated numerous award-winning books for children, including Elizabeti’s Doll, its two sequels, and Sky Dancers, all published by Lee & Low Books. The East-West House: Noguchi’s Childhood in Japan marks Hale’s debut as a picture book author. She is also an art educator and has introduced young readers to the lives and works of many artists through Instructor magazine’s Masterpiece of the Month feature and accompanying workshops. Hale lives with her husband and their daughter in Palo Alto, California. She can be found online at christyhale.com.

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