Donell Barlow is the author and illustrator of the book “Bigfoot and Lightning Bug,” that was based on the stories told to her by her grandmother growing up. While in her third trimester with her daughter Dusk, she created the first images and who is the character Lightning Bug is based upon. Together Bigfoot and Lighting Bug form a unique friendship and teach children the importance of taking care of our Mother Earth. The entire text is set in Luciole font which is designed to provide the best experience for people with dyslexia and other reading or visual processing abilities. A portion of the proceeds from each sale of this book is donated to the Lands Council, which supports the protection of the forests, waters, and wildlife of the Inland Northwest.
the original artwork was done while i was still pregnant with dusk
photoshoot by robert mesa photography and skirts designed by agnes woodward
signing books at the book release event
photoshoot for where women work magazine
creature teacher yoga with the kids prior to the reading
Facilitating our creature teacher yoga session, before the reading of Bigfoot and Lightning bug
