Howdy, I’m John Ware

Howdy, I’m John Ware is an illustrated children’s book about Canada’s legendary Black cowboy. The story, ideal for ages 7-10, brings the real-life legend to a new generation of kids.

Despite experiencing enslavement, war and discrimination, this gifted horseman blazed a trail of kindness, becoming one of Alberta’s most loved and respected pioneer ranchers.

– Children’s Book of the Year, Alberta Book Publishing Awards, 2021
– Winner, Heritage Calgary Storytelling Award, 2021c
– Included in the new Alberta K-6 social studies curriculum
– Listed in CBC’s ‘Black On the Prairies’ Teacher Guide