Michaela Goade has been awarded a Caldecott Medal, a Caldecott Honor, and is #1 New York Times bestselling artist. She is the illustrator of a number of award-winning and bestselling books, including Berry Song, We Are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom, and I Sang You Down from the Stars by Tasha Spillett. She grew up along Alaska's wild coast, where the moon kept her company through long winter nights. She is from the Raven moiety and Kiks.ádi clan from Sitka, Alaska, where she currently lives. She invites you to visit her online at michaelagoade.com.

* "Tapping into themes of people's connection to nature--and nature's to people--the volume crucially invites readers to recognize this intersection. An author's note contextualizes core Tlingit tenets discussed."--Publishers Weekly, starred review

* "Told in rhythm, song, and narrative, the language is rich and evocative--perfect for early elementary readers."--School Library Journal, starred review

* "The glowing pictures and supportive text encourage our stewardship of Mother Earth as Caldecott Medal winner Goade presents another important contribution to both environmental and cultural literature."--Booklist, starred review

* "Goade reverentially shares elements of her Tlingit heritage through joyful language and symbolism-rich imagery...A soothing and appreciative ode to family, the moon, and winter's welcoming embrace."--Kirkus, starred review

* "Moon Song is an exquisite picture book about seeing darkness and wintry nights in a new light."--Booklist, starred review