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Alison Peterson is an Indigenous children's author and a proud member of the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation. She writes children’s books in the Anishinaabe language, blending cultural storytelling with language preservation. A student at Trent University, Alison is also a talented beadwork artist who creates vibrant Indigenous art. She is the wife of Death Before Dishonor author Martin Peterson and the proud mother of Robert, Joshua, and Connor.
Wegnesh iw Wenesh aw
Wegnesh iw Wenesh aw
Discover the Wild in Anishinaabemowin with Wegnash iw Wenesh aw by Alison --Peterson
What do you see on a nature walk? A heron? A dragonfly? Maybe a stream winding through the trees?
In Wegnash iw Wenesh aw, author Alison Peterson brings the natural world to life in Anishinaabemowin, asking the reader again and again: "Wegnesh iw?" / "Wenesh aw?" — “What is this?”
With words like Zhashagi (heron), Nimosh (dog), Oboodashkwaanishiinh (dragonfly), and Ziibiins (stream), this book is more than language—it’s a celebration of land, culture, and identity.
Perfect for learners of all ages, Wegnash iw Wenesh aw is a playful and powerful way to explore language and nature, one word at a time.
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