Brave Like the Buffalo

By Melissa Allan and Jadyn Fischer-McNab

Brave Like the Buffalo is a children’s book with a message that will inspire all readers to face the storms in their life with the help of their support systems and with a brave mindset.

Written by Melissa Allan and illustrated by Jadyn Fischer-McNab, this story uses a powerful animal, the buffalo, as a symbolic message and connection to Indigenous ways of knowing and being that helps to create a wonderful narrative rich with Indigenous ties and a heartwarming message around facing adversity.

Brave Like the Buffalo is intended for audiences aged 0–6, to be used educationally as a way to intertwine Indigenous ways of knowing and being through story.

• Language: English
• Publisher: RMB Rocky Mountain Books
• Release date: Nov 24, 2023
• ISBN: 9781771606455

Melissa Allan

Melissa Allan is a born and raised Alberta girl. She is a loving wife to her husband, Davis, and mother to her son, Hudson. She has a never-ending zest for creativity and is always eager to learn new things to help her grow. Melissa graduated from business administration in 2013 and has worked as an executive assistant while juggling passion projects and motherhood. In her spare time, she loves spending time with her family in Bragg Creek, fishing with her dad, and doing anything crafty. Melissa grew up travelling the world with her family to places such as China, Egypt, and Europe, where she developed her love for all types of foods! As a child who suffered from anxiety, Melissa gravitated towards music and writing as a form of healing. She is passionate about creating tools and resources through her stories for children and families in hopes of helping to create a sense of community that people can relate to. She lives in Calgary, Alberta.

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