The Canoe He Called Loo Taas

Publisher's description (Benjamin Brown Books, 2010): 
Loo Taas is the amazing 50-foot canoe designed by legendary artist Bill Reid, and carved by members of the Haida community. Her name means "Wave Eater." This is the story of how she came to be through the eyes of the designer's daughter. This is the story of Loo Taas. In 2009, Loo Taas was the alternative mode of transportation for the Olympic Torch while touring on Haida Gwaii. Elder Percy Williams was the torchbearer.

Author and Illustrator biographies (McKellar & Martin Publishing): 
Amanda Reid-Stevens was born in Toronto, Ontario, to Mabel Stevens and legendary artist Bill Reid. Amanda moved to Skidegate, Haida Gwaii, when she was a teenager, and the family quickly became immersed in the activities of the busy community. Amanda, and her late brother, Raymond, who was also an accomplished artist, were raised by their mother and stepfather, Bill Stevens, who was a logger, commercial fisherman, and argillite carver. Amanda is the loud, proud mom of three grown children, and a shamelessly boastful Nanaay (grandma) of two wee granddaughters.

Resource format: Picturebook

Age recommendation: Grades 1 - 3

Keywords: canoe, cedar, carve, chisel, personification, metaphor, sing, drum, dance, assistance, race, sleek, adjective, Haida Gwaii, art, sculpture, Salish, whale, paint, Skidegate, Bill Reid, Haida Heritage Centre, Elders, traditional knowledge, revitalization, community, Indigenous art

Year of publication: 2010

Publisher information: Benjamin Brown Books