
By Mindy Dwyer (Illustrator)
A trickster raven loses his nose and uses magic to retrieve it.
Chulyen, the trickster raven, faces an unusual dilemma when he loses his nose. Armed with special powers, he embarks on a quest to reclaim it. This modern retelling of a Native American fable weaves Dena'ina mythology into a captivating tale, blending picture book charm with graphic novel flair. As Chulyen navigates his challenges, young readers are invited to explore a world of magic and learn valuable lessons. Will Chulyen succeed in his quest, and what will he discover along the way?
2019 Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) Notable and American Indians in Children’s Literature (AICL) 2018 Best Book. Chulyen the trickster raven loses his nose one day, but he vows to get it back. Luckily he has some special powers to help him! How Raven Got His Crooked Nose is a modern retelling of a traditional Native American fable. Part picture book and part graphic novel, this beautifully illustrated story teaches an important lesson to children through Dena’ina mythology and includes a glossary of Dena’ina words to learn.
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