![]() ![]() Inspired by the many indigenous-led movements across North America, this bold and lyrical picture book issues an urgent rallying cry to safeguard the Earths water from harm and corruption. At the end of the book, there's a glossary, notes from the author and illustrator, and a Water Protector pledge. When a black snake threatens to destroy the Earth and poison her peoples water, one young water protector takes a stand to defend Earths most sacred resource. The child's anger about the threat to Indigenous land is softened for younger readers by the positive focus on community power and action. Carole Lindstrom is Anishinabe/Mtis and is a proud member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Ojibwe Indians. Her images first focus on an Indigenous child's local community, and later include all skin tones: The water flows beyond their land, so the damage caused by the "black snake" of the oil pipeline threatens everyone. Takes a stand to defend Earths most sacred resource. It's gorgeously illustrated by Michaela Goade, who's from the Raven moiety and Kiks.ádi clan from Sitka, Alaska. ![]() Her picture book is a powerful, uplifting call for environmental stewardship that protects both Native American and First Nation peoples' heritage and global health. ![]() Lindstrom is Anishinabe/Metis and a member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Ojibwe Indians. Parents need to know that Carole Lindstrom's We Are Water Protectors won the 2021 Caldecott Medal. Elders share importance of caring for community and protecting both ancestors and future generations. ![]()
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