Liam and the Lockdown

by Andrew Stark, Emily Faith Johnson (Illustrator)

Overview

During a school lockdown, eight-year-old Liam finds a way to calm his fears in this installment from the Liam Kingbird’s Kingdom series. Liam’s school on an Ojibwa reservation is practicing a lockdown. During the drill, the shy third grader is worried until he finds a new friend: a wooly caterpillar. Can the caterpillar help calm Liam’s nerves during the scary situation? Find out in this installment of the popular Liam Kingbird’s Kingdom series by Ojibwa author Andrew Stark. With achievable text and colorful illustrations, all books in the Liam Kingbird’s Kingdom chapter book series are perfect for early readers, grades K–3. Other Books in This Series: Liam and the Dream Job Liam and the Forest Friends Liam and the Lion Liam and the Pigeon Liam at the Powwow Liam and the Surprise Gift Liam and the Worst Dog in the World

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781484689028
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2024
Series:	Liam Kingbird's Kingdom
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
Age Range:	5 - 7 Years

About the Author

Andrew Stark was raised on the Ojibwa Indian Reservation in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. After earning his MFA from Pacific University, he moved to Los Angeles and began his career as an editor for a fashion magazine. He has since been published in a variety of publications, and one of his short stories was adapted into a stage play. He lives in Saint Paul, Minnesota, with his two dogs—Gizmo, a chihuahua, and Barney, a chiweenie. Together, they love to camp and go hiking.

Emily Faith Johnson grew up on a farm in Northern Wisconsin. She is a graphic designer, writer, and illustrator who loves bringing characters to life through her artwork. She’s always secretly wanted to become a Broadway star and when she’s not writing or making art, you can usually find her serenading the goats and ponies with show tunes. She is a member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians.

Interviews

One of very few early readers on the market with an Indigenous main character;