Photo: Awa introduces Uumajut

Simon Awa, co-author of the book “Uumajut: Learn About Arctic Wildlife!” speaks to an audience of more than 900 students May 17 at the Ottawa Festival of Trees. “Uumajut” was nominated for the Ontario Library Association’s Silver Birch Express Award. The book, co-authored by Anna Ziegler and Stephanie McDonald, was illustrated by Romi Caron and published by Nunavut’s Inhabit Media. (PHOTO BY KATE JAIMET)