The second book in the Mothers of Xsan series examines native animals through the cultural lens of the Gitxsan Nation. In this book the grizzly bear, or the Nox Lik'i'nxw, is examined. The book looks at the life of the grizzly from birth to adulthood. Includes scientific information on the grizzly bears, seasons, and the environment. Illustrations are digitally rendered with thick black outlines and earthy colors that reflect the tone and setting of the book.

Winner of the Manuela Dias Design and Illustration Awards, Children's Illustrated Category, American Indian Youth Literature Middle Grade Honor Book 2020.

Author is a member of the Gitxsan Nation of the Northwest Interior of British Columbia, Canada.

English. Originally published in Canada (Manitoba) by Highwater Press in 2019. Published in the United States by Highwater Press.

Book two in the award-winning Mothers of Xsan series, The Grizzly Mother uses striking illustration and lyrical language to bring the poetry of the Xsan ecosystem to life.

To the Gitxsan people of Northwestern British Columbia, the grizzly is an integral part of the natural landscape. Together, they share the land and forests that the Skeena River runs through, as well as the sockeye salmon within it. Follow mother bear as she teaches her cubs what they need to survive on their own.