The Old Hogan

Experience the emotions of a culture in transition when reading THE OLD HOGAN, a classic of the Southwest. The hogan (a traditional Navajo home), when learning the family is moving to a modern home, fears abandonment. The life of the Navajo family unfolds as the hogan recalls what had taken place within her in the past. She no longer feels sad & lonely when the family returns for a wedding & remarks, "Houses are not for ceremonies. Hogans are for ceremonies." Detailed pastel watercolors by Andrew Bia, Navajo artist, compliment this poignant story of a fast changing & little known lifestyle. The book quietly reminds readers that change is inevitable & not necessarily bad. It is used by thousands of school children in Arizona. A learning adjunct to THE OLD HOGAN is THE OLD HOGAN COLORING BOOK (0-9638851-1-1). The author depicts more of Navajo life & culture in ASHKII & HIS GRANDFATHER (5-10) (0-9618080-41-X) & DEZBAH & THE DANCING TUMBLEWEEDS (7-16) (0-9638851-2-X). Inquiries welcomed. Individual orders for THE OLD HOGAN, send check or money order for $3.95 plus $1.25 shipping to: Old Hogan Publishing Co., P.O. Box 91978, Tucson, AZ 85752-1978. Add $.50 shipping & handling for each additional book. Coloring book $2.50. Ask for discount details. (520) 297-9026.Margaret Kahn Garaway is the author of 'The Old Hogan' with ISBN 9780963885104 and ISBN 0963885103.