We're hosting a special Saturday story time with Colleen Farwell, author of the children's book "I Will Carry You," which reflects on the deepest love a mother has for her child. Illustrated by Eleanor Grosch, the message of this continuing familial bond is extraordinarily powerful.

This project is managed by Tailinh Agoyo, the force behind We Are the Seeds, a fellow CultureTrust nonprofit which is committed to uplifting and centering Indigenous voices through the arts.

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Colleen Farwell was born and raised in the Crow Nation. She spent her childhood on her parent's cattle ranch in the Wolf Mountains of Montana until her father's death when she was eleven years old. Her family moved to the small town of Hysham, MT and Colleen lived there until she attended Dartmouth College as a member of the class of '92. Colleen currently resides in the Mohawk Nation (upstate New York) with her six kind, courageous, amazing children.​

Eleanor Grosch is known for her simplified, playful illustrations and bold, colorful design work. She started her business in 2003 making posters for bands. Her signature graphic punch got attention and soon her illustrations were licensed for fashion lines, baby products, and home decor.

Tailinh is co-founder and director of We Are the Seeds, a non-profit organization committed to uplifting and centering Indigenous voices through the arts.