Dorje the Yak

Dorje the Yak is a tale of triumph over adversity. It is the tale of Dorje's struggle, and the struggle of Tibet, to assert an identity in a quickly changing world. Join Dorje on a journey that ends where it begins: in his heart. Written in both English and Tibetan, it is a powerful visual story of Tibet and its culture for children.

About the Author
Hartman, Caryn: - Caryn Hartman got her BA in Anthropology and Religious Studies from the University of Colorado. After studying abroad in India, Nepal, and Tibet, she pursued her interest in Tibetan culture. She got her MA from the University of Virginia in History of Religion with a focus on Tibet. After graduate school she began teaching in Denver Public Schools. She is excited to combine her passion for Tibetan culture with her love of children's stories to create an awareness of Tibet's plight. Find teaching resources and more information on her website www.carynhartman.comVay, Lexi: - Lexi Vay is an artist living in Los Angeles with her husband and cat. She really loves storytelling through art and animation and enjoys working both traditionally and digitally. She's also an avid fountain pen enthusiast! In her off hours, she's probably sketching, practicing calligraphy, meditating, or watching cartoons, but usually not all at once! Follow her at www.lexivay.com.Lhamo, Gangkar: - Gangkar Lhamo (pen name), born and raised in Eastern Tibet of Kham, currently studies at an American university. She grew up with yaks and is passionate about yaks and children's creative literature. Tibetans and yaks have a symbiotic relationship; Tibetans call them nornak, the black precious. Yaks are precious because they have provided Tibetans with clothing, shelter (black tents), food, warmth, and companionship. Yaks also express Tibetan identity, fate, and desire for freedom in Tibetan modern literature. Gangkar Lhamo believes that stories are rivers that sustain and nourish our existence; children flourish through stories. She hopes that Dorje the Yak waters the seeds of hope, curiosity, and imagination in the hearts of all readers, Tibetan and English.