A review by hlparis
When We Were Alone by David A. Robertson

5.0

A lovely book for children on a hard topic, what was taken from American Indians when they were taken to boarding schools. It incorporates some of the Cree language that they were not allowed to speak and simply illustrates for children what American Indian children were not allowed to do or be when they were taken to the boarding schools.

The story has sad notes, but ultimately is more about how to find empowerment during difficult moments and definitely afterwards. Highly recommend.