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How Taiga Became Faiya Taiga

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Inspired by the 2024 fire events in Belize, How Taiga Became Faiya Taiga follows a young black jaguar who learns that fire can both harm and help, and that humans must use it wisely. Appointed as a fire teacher, Taiga’s journey encourages important conversations about fire safety and responsibility, and she has since become a mascot for community fire training initiatives in Belize.

Inspired by the 2024 fire events in Belize, How Taiga Became Faiya Taiga follows a young black jaguar who learns that fire can both harm and help, and that humans must use it wisely. Appointed as a fire teacher, Taiga’s journey encourages important conversations about fire safety and responsibility, and she has since become a mascot for community fire training initiatives in Belize.

How Taiga Became Faiya Taiga
By Gail Lash
Illustrated by Ian Gibson

Paperback: 44 pages
First Edition: February 2026
Size: 8″ x 8″
ISBN: 978-976-976-460-0

Inspired by the 2024 fire events in Belize, the first book in this collection, How Taiga Became Faiya Taiga, is a coming-of-age story and a designation of destiny. Taiga, a young black jaguar, gets separated from her family in a fire. She sees how Fire can be devastating as well as beneficial, and learns that only humans can control Fire. Fire appoints Taiga to her new role as a fire teacher to humans.

Parents and teachers will find that Taiga’s journey of discovery offers many opportunities for discussion on how to make fire friendly, safe, and healthy for all. Faiya Taiga is now a teaching mascot for several Belizean organisations and government agencies that do community fire training!