Turtle Speaks: Hahnunah the Native American Turtle

Turtle Speaks: Hahnunah the Native American Turtle

Hahnunah is a turtle who has become a Nature Heroine. She uses her voice—and the vivid illustrations on her shell—to share the beauty of the Earth. When the changes in the environment sadden her, Hahnunah expresses her feelings through rich, sensory language that helps readers not just see—but feel —the world’s wonders. Inspired by Native American Creation stories of Turtle Island, Hahnunah carries the Earth on her back and speaks out in hopes of opening closed eyes to the many natural treasures that must be revered and protected. Will we listen? "Soft yet solemn- cautionary environmental tale told with dreamy reverence for that which can be lost." - Kirkus Reviews Awards & Accolades -Our verdict- Get it! Terry Graff believes that a good story can spark a lifelong love of reading, curiosity, and learning. With a background as a Reading Specialist, classroom teacher, and biologist, she brings a unique blend of science and storytelling to her work. Her stories are designed to ignite curiosity, foster empathy, and deepen awareness of the natural world.Terry holds a B.S. in Biology from Virginia Tech and a Master's degree in Reading from the University of Virginia. A longtime resident of Albemarle County, Virginia, she and her husband, Andy, raised their two daughters surrounded by the beauty of nature and the joy of discovery. Throughout her career-as both an educator and a mother-Terry has devoted herself to nurturing young minds and hearts. She continues to find endless inspiration in the way children view the world: with wonder, questions, and wide-eyed excitement.When she's not writing, Terry enjoys gardening, traveling, and spending time with animals-especially her dog Scout.Turtle Speaks is her debut children's book. She looks forward to writing many more stories that illuminate and inspire. I'm a Hungarian illustrator living in Indonesia in the past few years. I got my bachelor degree in animation at MOME, Hungary. During my studies I could explore many different techniques and styles and until now I cannot choose just one of them. I prefer to work with analog tools like pencil, pen and watercolour. I love illustrating because I can see different characters, different stories and different worlds coming alive.