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Ancestor Approved: Intertribal Stories for Kids, by Cynthia Leitich Smith

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janzyface's review against another edition

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funny hopeful lighthearted reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

littleliv729's review against another edition

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lighthearted reflective medium-paced

3.0

eme20's review against another edition

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5.0

FanTASTIC. I loved the length of each story, the way it opened and closed, and the way each person was from a different place or different tribe, but everyone came together for the same celebration. Definitely recommended!

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adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring reflective fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

5.0

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5.0

I read this immediately after finishing There There by Tommy Orange. The parallels between the two were fascinating, though Ancestor Approved was much more uplifting.

This is a great story to celebrate the culture and community of Native American tribes. It felt similar to Reynold's Look Both Ways. I loved how all of the stories were separate, yet intertwined.

Highly recommend!