“You don‘t have to know where you come from to know who you are.”
“You don‘t have to know where you come from to know who you are.”
pickThe Barren Grounds can be used in the classroom to explore themes of identity, belonging, and bravery while introducing students to Indigenous culture through discussion and creative activities.
The Barren Grounds is an exciting story about two kids who find a magical world and learn about who they really are. It‘s a great mix of adventure, friendship, and discovering where you belong.
pickOverall, I loved Race to the Sun. The characters were vibrant and fun. I loved learning about the Twin Heroes and the Trials. It was an amazing journey, and I was disappointed when it ended with a proper wrap-up. There were lots of unanswered questions. However, I still gave it 5 stars because I loved it so much. (I am catching up on January books)
#BookedForLife
And now, some sticky toffee apple cake with my daily short story. ANCESTOR APPROVED is a great anthology so far. It‘s full of emotional truths and I love all the little connections between the stories as these kids (& one dog) converge on the powwow.
The cake recipe is available on the Food Network‘s website. They bill it as the best ever, and they ain‘t wrong. I ate it off my hummingbird plate designed by Coast Salish artist Maynard Johnny Jr.
pickI love this middle grade Peter Pan retelling by Muscogee Creek author Cynthia Leitich Smith. It focuses on two stepsisters & addresses racism straightforwardly in the text. Wendy & Lily immediately speak up when Peter or the Lost boys use the word ‘Injun,‘ for example. On many occasions the omniscient narrator breaks the fourth wall & addresses readers directly—I like that too. A fun read with satisfying depth. #Indigenous #kidlit
@Deblovestoread Your #LitSolace card was waiting for me to open it while watching the leaves blow all around my yard. I adore pine cones and that sticker is adorable.
pickDetermined and talented, this Native-American prima ballerina, rarely discussed in mainstream pop culture, was a force in the dance world of the 1940s-1960s. She tried to honor her Osage heritage & live her dreams. For it‘s frank discussion of her father‘s alcoholism, I would recommend this for 9 years and up. #5stars #dance #indigenousculture
In this complex and emotionally resonant novel about a Métis girl living on the Canadian prairies, debut author Jen Ferguson serves up a powerful story about rage, secrets, and all the spectrums that make up a person—and the sweetness that can still live alongside the bitterest truth.
#TheSummerOfBitterAndSweet #JenFerguson #YoungAdult #Contemporary #LGBT #Romance #Fiction #Queer #RealisticFiction #Canada #Audiobook #Indigenous #NativeAmerican ?
