pickA wonderful novel in verse of family, dogs, and stories! I‘ve been down and out with bronchitis over the last few days and this was the perfect way to ease myself back into reading. Though I never thought I‘d read something set during the height of the pandemic, this felt removed enough that I could handle it.
pickThis was a short book written in prose. It's about a young Native American girl who is quarantined with her grandparents at the beginning of the pandemic. There she encountered a dog and became good friends with it. Though it was brief, it was interesting to learn new things about Natives living in reservations and how they continue to be mistreated. 4⭐️
pickMy #dogoflitsy repurposed my son's sofa-fort this morning. Not a rez dog. Bruchac is such a great author, a national treasure. 🇺🇸 He brings up history in this book that I didn't learn until I was in college, but that needs to be aired and never repeated. You will go away wanting to read Thoreau. Nothing bad happens to the dog, so no trigger warnings.
This MG novel in verse makes connections through time & story—most potently how Covid-19‘s shelter in place edict separates the main character from her parents (as her parents & grandparents had been separated) but reinforces family ties. The vigilant (magical?) dog provides generational protection. Don‘t rush this read.
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The dog pictured here just dug up my new garden bed.
pickThis MG novel in verse tells the story of Malian, a big city kid, whose parents send her to live on the reservation with her grandparents during COVID-19 lockdown. History, modern day life, & current social issues are explored. This should be in every classroom library.
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
pickA very short, simple story set during the Covid-19 pandemic. A young girl from Boston stays with her Grandparents on the Reservation and they share stories from the past with her, including one of a dog which resembles the new dog in the family. Very simple but very moving. A great way to share current and past events. Thoughtful.
pickBeautifully narrated story of Malian, a girl who is unexpectedly living with her grandparents during the pandemic lockdown.
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