Alego By Ningeokuluk Teevee (Grades 1-3)

Ningeokuluk Teevee is an Inuit artist and author from Kinngait (Cape Dorset), Nunavut, known for her dynamic drawings and storytelling rooted in Inuit tradition. Her acclaimed picture book Alego is a gentle, autobiographical tale that follows a young girl’s first clam-digging adventure with her grandmother. Through vivid illustrations and simple, heartfelt narration, Teevee captures the beauty of the land, the importance of family, and the passing down of knowledge across generations. Alego celebrates Inuit culture while offering all readers a window into everyday life in the North, affirming the power of story to preserve memory and foster connection.