ANNA’S DREAM

I had the opportunity to illustrate a 42-page children’s book inspired by a photo and narratives from the Kule Folklore exhibition we had just designed called “Chasing Gophers Barefoot." It was published by the Kule Folklore Centre in 2021 and is available for purchase through the University of Alberta Marketplace.

Anna’s Dream is the story of a nine-year-old girl growing up on a farm in Western Canada in the 1930s. Her days, like those of all farm children, are filled with many chores, but her dream is to one day own a camera and take photographs. As we follow Anna through her daily routines at home and at school, we learn details of farm life in the 30s – and find out whether Anna’s dream does indeed come true.