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Encounter was written by Jane Yolen and David Shannon. This book shares a story from a different perspective- from the Taino Indians that Christopher Columbus met when he first landed in San Salvador in 1492.

Encounter was written by Jane Yolen and David Shannon. This book shares a story told from different perspective- the Taino Indians that Christopher Columbus runs into when he first landed in San Salvador in 1492.

This is historical revision done right. This is a story of Columbus & Co. showing up through a Taino boy‘s perspective.

I love that this shows Columbus as not a hero, but a destroyer and invader. The inside flap of the book:  "It is said that in 1492 Christopher Columbus discovered a new world, yet what he really found was a people with an established culture and civilization of their own." This could be used in classroom lessons and library displays about Columbus Day. Review continued in the comments.

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I am definitely getting this book. Would this be helpful to send to the Rez too? #litsyunswap

Another childhood favorite. It expresses colonization through the eyes of a Native child. A powerful story and a powerful message.

The amazing #janeyolen known for Owl Moon & the dinosaur books (How do Dinosaurs say Goodnight?), but my favorite of hers is the tagged book. Encounter is a powerful story of Christopher Columbus' voyage from the natives perspective. #pplbookfest #teachersoflitsy #librariansoflitsy #raisingreaders