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bickie's review
4.0
Great introduction to major areas of Native American history in the United States. Definitely leaves the reader with a lot of questions, and could be used with late elementary, middle, and high schoolers as an introduction before a research project on various events, laws, policies, or treaties.
Set up as "Indigenous People's Day Project" presentation night, each spread is one student's presentation. Each presentation ends with "...Native Nations say, 'We are still here!'"
Topics are:
Assimilation
Allotment
Indian New Deal
Termination
Relocation
Tribal Activism
Self-Determination
Indian Child Welfare & Education
Religious Freedom
Economic Development
Language Revival
Sovereign Resurgence
Includes backnotes on each spread and explanation of each illustration, and a time line from 1870-2007. Also includes a glossary of terms, source list, and author's note (as well as introduction).
Set up as "Indigenous People's Day Project" presentation night, each spread is one student's presentation. Each presentation ends with "...Native Nations say, 'We are still here!'"
Topics are:
Assimilation
Allotment
Indian New Deal
Termination
Relocation
Tribal Activism
Self-Determination
Indian Child Welfare & Education
Religious Freedom
Economic Development
Language Revival
Sovereign Resurgence
Includes backnotes on each spread and explanation of each illustration, and a time line from 1870-2007. Also includes a glossary of terms, source list, and author's note (as well as introduction).
beyondevak's review
5.0
Quick Summary: MCS resource material
My Review: Utilizing as a Multicultural Studies text; great info concerning Native American history, particularly related to treaties, etc.; told from indigenous perspective
Rating: 5/5
Recommend: Yes
Audience: YA
My Review: Utilizing as a Multicultural Studies text; great info concerning Native American history, particularly related to treaties, etc.; told from indigenous perspective
Rating: 5/5
Recommend: Yes
Audience: YA
katiegrrrl's review
4.0
2022 YMA Robert F Sibert Informational Book Award honor
2022 YMA American Indian Youth Literature Picture Book honor
2022 YMA American Indian Youth Literature Picture Book honor
librarianoliviarae's review
3.0
Wonderfully framed informational picture book. Would be great to use in the classroom to inspire a presented project like those of the imagined children in the book.
I feel there was a missed opportunity with identifying what's being represented in the illustrations. I have seen footnotes done that identify important figures represented or note what is pictured. Notes are only in the back matter, which is in my opinion, less kid-friendly. It could also have been incorporated on the top of the page or in another visible spot so that readers could quickly identify how the illustration represents the information presented in text. I wonder what inspired this decision. The purposeful omission of the date of some of the illustrated events makes sense in that many of the raised issues (language revival, sovereign resurgence, and tribal activism) are not reserved to one date in history... this was explained in the "More Information" section. But many of the presented topics and their corresponding illustrations happened on a certain day and involve certain people (who are also only identified in the back matter). If they are one place in the book, why couldn't they be placed in better context?
The timeline in the back matter is fantastic. I also enjoyed the explanation that public taught indigenous history in what is now North America generally stops in the late 1800s and how that omission has furthered many of the issues presented in the book.
I feel there was a missed opportunity with identifying what's being represented in the illustrations. I have seen footnotes done that identify important figures represented or note what is pictured. Notes are only in the back matter, which is in my opinion, less kid-friendly. It could also have been incorporated on the top of the page or in another visible spot so that readers could quickly identify how the illustration represents the information presented in text. I wonder what inspired this decision. The purposeful omission of the date of some of the illustrated events makes sense in that many of the raised issues (language revival, sovereign resurgence, and tribal activism) are not reserved to one date in history... this was explained in the "More Information" section. But many of the presented topics and their corresponding illustrations happened on a certain day and involve certain people (who are also only identified in the back matter). If they are one place in the book, why couldn't they be placed in better context?
The timeline in the back matter is fantastic. I also enjoyed the explanation that public taught indigenous history in what is now North America generally stops in the late 1800s and how that omission has furthered many of the issues presented in the book.
sunflowerjess's review
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
This should be required reading for all students to establish a basic understanding and knowledge of Indigenous advocacy and sovereignty.
aengh's review
3.0
This highly anticipated follow-up to We Are Grateful is presented in the format of school presentations of aspects of Native history in North America. This presentation is kind of cook because it adds a curricular suggestion for educators reading (different areas they can highlight, breaking a big topic down into manageable part) and gives a specific list of topics they can learn more about. I also like that this book works for several age levels. It's not so simple I'd use it with preschoolers, but it's a nice springboard for being able to skim the surface for some elementary groups but being able to delve into topics more for an older or more advanced age group.
What I didn't like is it's really just a brief summary of things that have happened. It's not wrong, and we don't hear it often, so it definitely fills an information need in children's fiction. Still, with the rise of picture book nonfiction (which I do really love), there becomes this weird line where a lot of books are more poetic and vaguely informational or informative rather than they are as true informational texts or objective nonfiction. I think this is one of those books where you really need to have some background for the artistry of this book to work.
What I didn't like is it's really just a brief summary of things that have happened. It's not wrong, and we don't hear it often, so it definitely fills an information need in children's fiction. Still, with the rise of picture book nonfiction (which I do really love), there becomes this weird line where a lot of books are more poetic and vaguely informational or informative rather than they are as true informational texts or objective nonfiction. I think this is one of those books where you really need to have some background for the artistry of this book to work.
litagentsaritza's review
3.0
There is so much about the Native Nations that I am ignorant to and this book really helped me to see that and learn about them through presentations by 12 students in a classroom. It took me a moment to realize that this was the format of the book so I wish that were more evident in the beginning but it doesn’t take away from the important information in this book.
mnboyer's review
5.0
Nonfiction and meant to pair well with Indigenous Peoples Day, this book introduces young readers to the following concepts: assimilation, allotment, Indian New Deal, termination, relocation tribal activism, self-determination, Indian Child Welfare and Education Act, economic development, religious freedoms, language revitalization, and sovereignty. Huge concepts explained in a simple way that shows readers Native Nations and their peoples are alive and thriving. Each concept is presented as if a ‘lesson’ or student presentation is being given and accurately illustrates the time period. While the content is heavy, it is essential to understanding contemporary Indigenous life and culture.
How to Use This Book: Use this book during Indigenous Peoples Day as a way to show contemporary and historical events that have reshaped Indigenous life in North America. Since these are slightly older readers, there is a potential to have different students read each page as if they were giving the presentation.
Personal Response: This book does such a good job of explaining these concepts that I could see this being effective in an AIS 160 (Many Nations, an introduction to American Indian Studies course) for students who are just learning these key concepts. These should be things young kids know and understand! But we have adults who do not know this – so really this book could be used for everyone who needs a bit of knowledge. I really liked the diverse types of people being represented (ie: a student in a wheelchair, etc.).
How to Use This Book: Use this book during Indigenous Peoples Day as a way to show contemporary and historical events that have reshaped Indigenous life in North America. Since these are slightly older readers, there is a potential to have different students read each page as if they were giving the presentation.
Personal Response: This book does such a good job of explaining these concepts that I could see this being effective in an AIS 160 (Many Nations, an introduction to American Indian Studies course) for students who are just learning these key concepts. These should be things young kids know and understand! But we have adults who do not know this – so really this book could be used for everyone who needs a bit of knowledge. I really liked the diverse types of people being represented (ie: a student in a wheelchair, etc.).
jburkespraker's review
hopeful
informative
4.0
The audio was not great on this. The book was very good though.