John Harrington

Books by This Illustrator

Meet Mindy: A Native Girl from the Southwest

Meet Mindy: A Native Girl from the Southwest
Illustrated by: John Harrington
Age Level: Middle Grade

Mindy is a Hopi and Tewa girl from the Southwest. Readers will journey with Mindy through her coming-of-age ceremony and will trace the history of the Hopi tribe. John Harrington's impressive photography brings to life the Arizona landscape and the beautiful katchina dolls carved by Mindy's father and grandfather. This insightful and instructive book offers a rare glimpse into the contemporary culture of the Hopi tribe, while celebrating Native American life. (My World: Young Native Americans Today)

Meet Naiche: A Native Boy from the Chesapeake Bay Area

Illustrated by: John Harrington
Age Level: Middle Grade

Meet Naiche Tayac, an 11-year-old Piscataway/Apache boy. Following Naiche's daily life at school and at home, young readers will learn about significant Piscataway places and ceremonies, get to know Naiche's grandfather and great-grandfather — both important chiefs — and accompany Naiche and his family to the annual Awakening of Mother Earth celebration. (My World: Young Native Americans Today) — National Museum of the American Indian