Camille Gavin -- Beaty Books"

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How Roadrunner Got His Spots and Other Yokuts Myths is the latest book by author and award winning journalist, Camille Gavin. This book explores the myths and lore of the Yokuts Indians who lived for centuries in the Southern San Joaquin Valley in Central California. Ordering information for this book is available on the Books page of this website.

This lively book retells five delightful tales in a manner that will appeal to both younger and older readers.

	*How Roadrunner Got His Red Spots*
	*How Bald Eagles Made the World*
	*How the Sierra Nevada Were Made*
	*Coyote Rides with the Sun*
	*The Yokuts are Made*

Yokuts Animals Coloring Book -- a coloring book that's fun and educational too! It is also available through Beaty .

Each page lists the present-day word for each animal and the Yokuts name.

Christy Gavin, the author's daughter, illustrated the 32-page book. Camille Gavin supplied the brief text, which includes information about the Yokuts.

Camille will be signing copies of her latest book, Biddy Mason: A Place of Her Own, at Russo's Books in The Marketplace, Ming Avenue, Bakersfield, from 1-4 p.m., Saturday, April 14. Please stop by and say hello!

E-mail Camille Gavin if you have any questions or comments.

One book signing is scheduled in the Bakersfield area very soon.

Here is an interesting link for you, SouthernCaliforniaDirectory.com, for activities in Southern California, including Kern County.

@2002, @2003 @2004, @2005, @2006, @2007, @2008 Camille Gavin, Beaty Books

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