Molly of Denali Coloring Book

"Molly of Denali" is an American animated children's series, which premiered in 2019. The production is the first children's program on American national television, in which the main character is an Alaskan Native.

The series tells the adventures of 10-year-old Molly Mabray, a girl belonging to the Gwich'in people, living in the fictional village of Qyah, Alaska. Together with her friends, her dog Suki and her family, Molly learns about the history and culture of Alaska's indigenous people, while solving all sorts of puzzles.

Information

1. Premiere: The series premiered in July 2019.
2. Main Character: The main character is Molly Mabray, a 10-year-old girl belonging to the Gwich'in people, indigenous to Alaska.
3. The plot: Molly lives in the fictional village of Qyah, located near Mount Denali. Together with her friends and her dog Suki, she solves all sorts of puzzles while learning more about the culture and history of Alaska's indigenous people.
4. Representation: It is one of the first children's programs on American national television to feature an indigenous character as the main character. The creators worked closely with indigenous cultural consultants to ensure an accurate and respectful representation of the culture.
5. Educational Objective: The series not only provides entertainment, but is also educational. Through it, children learn about culture, geography, as well as gain skills in using maps and various sources of information.
6. Production: The series was produced by WGBH, a Boston-based public broadcaster that has previously produced many other popular educational programs for children, such as "Arthur" and "Curious George."
7. Acceptance: "Molly of Denali" has won praise from viewers and critics alike for its authentic portrayal of indigenous cultures and its high-quality animation and stories.

Trivia

1. The first series with an indigenous main character: "Molly of Denali" is the first U.S. children's program on national television to feature a Native Alaskan as the main character.
2. Indigenous team: The show's creators hired indigenous writers, actors, producers and consultants to ensure the authenticity of the content and characters portrayed.
3. Media Education: In addition to learning about Alaska Native culture, the program also focuses on media education skills, teaching children how to interpret maps, photos and other sources of information.
4. Why Denali? The name "Denali" in the series refers to the highest mountain in North America, which is located in Alaska. "Denali" in the Native Alaskan language means "the Great One."
5. Awards: "Molly of Denali" has won numerous awards for excellence in children's programming, including the prestigious Peabody Award.
6. Podcast: In addition to the animated series, "Molly of Denali" also has a podcast that tells additional stories and adventures of Molly.
7. Language: Many episodes of the series feature excerpts in the indigenous Gwich'in language, another step toward popularizing and preserving the language.
8. Indigenous music: The music in the series is inspired by the traditional sounds and melodies of Alaska's indigenous peoples.
9. Cooperation with experts: A number of experts from various fields, including archaeologists, biologists and historians, participated in the production of the series to ensure the accuracy of the information presented.
10. True inspiration: Although the village of Qyah is fictional, many of the locations and stories in the series are inspired by real places and stories from Alaska.