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Here's another great read for Native American Heritage Month!

We are water protectors written by Carole Lindstrom (Anishinabe/Métis and proud member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Ojibwe Indians) and illustrated by Michaela Goade (Tlingit and Haida tribes)

"Inspired by the many Indigenous-led movements across North America, We Are Water Protectors issues an urgent rallying cry to safeguard the Earth's water from harm and corruption. Water is the first medicine. It affects and connects us all. When a black snake threatens to destroy the Earth and poison her people's water, one young water protector takes a stand to defend Earth's most sacred resource." Winner of the Caldecott Medal 2021 for outstanding illustrations in a children's book.

Another great book for Native American Heritage month!

Notable Native People: 50 Indigenous Leaders, Dreamers, and Changemakers From Past and Present by Adrienne Keene (Cherokee Nation)

"Celebrate the lives, stories, and contributions of Indigenous artists, activists, scientists, athletes, and other changemakers in this illustrated collection. Also offers accessible primers on important Indigenous issues, from the legacy of colonialism and cultural appropriation to food sovereignty, land and water rights, and more. An indispensable read for people of all backgrounds seeking to learn about Native American heritage, histories, and cultures."

Indigenous Peoples’ Day, October 9, 2023, honors Native Americans, their resilience and their contributions to U.S. society in the face of generations of assimilation, discrimination, and genocide.