Messenger by Valerie CarriganMessenger rises from the exploration of wonderthat which we happen upon unexpectedly against a backdrop of the common and everyday. This book was made in memory of the artist's sister who died from cancer. The birds presented in this artist booka barred owl, northern flicker, bald eagle, pileated woodpecker and evening grosbeakare messengers, urging us to pay attention. Each bird appeared to the artist at a very poignant time after her sister's