{"product_id":"ancestor-approved-intertribal-stories-for-kids-isbn-9780062869944","title":"Ancestor Approved: Intertribal Stories for Kids","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdited by award-winning\u003cbr\u003eand bestselling author Cynthia Leitich Smith, this collection of intersecting\u003cbr\u003estories by both new and veteran Native writers bursts with hope, joy,\u003cbr\u003eresilience, the strength of community, and Native pride.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eNative families\u003cbr\u003efrom Nations across the continent gather at the Dance for Mother Earth Powwow\u003cbr\u003ein Ann Arbor, Michigan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a high school\u003cbr\u003egym full of color and song, people dance, sell beadwork and books, and\u003cbr\u003ecelebrate friendship and heritage. Young protagonists will meet relatives from\u003cbr\u003efaraway, mysterious strangers, and sometimes one another (plus one scrappy rez\u003cbr\u003edog).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey are the\u003cbr\u003eheroes of their own stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeaturing stories and poems by:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJoseph Bruchac \u003cp\u003eArt Coulson\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChristine Day\u003cp\u003eEric Gansworth\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCarole Lindstrom\u003cp\u003eDawn Quigley\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRebecca Roanhorse\u003cp\u003eDavid A. Robertson\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAndrea L. Rogers\u003cp\u003eKim Rogers\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCynthia Leitich Smith\u003cp\u003eMonique Gray Smith\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTraci Sorell, \u003cp\u003eTim Tingle\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003eErika T. Wurth\u003cp\u003eBrian Young\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn partnership with We Need Diverse Books\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e\"This uplifting assembly affirms the vitality of Indigenous life today and offers accessible situations and characters to all young readers.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A thoughtful and sometimes funny celebration of a celebration, and whether kids are veteran powwow-goers or new to the experience, they’ll long for the convivial warmth of the festivities.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children’s Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The entries tell of the personal struggles, family joy, belief systems, and stunning regalia of various nations, including the Cree, Ojibwe, Choctaw, Cherokee, Navajo, Abenaki, and Haudenosaunee, through the eyes of the young protagonists. Enrollment issues, Indian wannabes, and veterans’ histories are just a few of the serious themes addressed in these entertaining stories written by familiar and lesser-known writers alike. Senses of goodwill and humor pervade the book as well as the spirit of community, intersection, resilience, and a desire to remember the past... A joyful invitation to celebrate the circle of ancestors together.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"With exceptionally strong writing throughout, and appended with glossary, author notes, and acknowledgements, this makes an appealing choice for those just learning about contemporary Indigenous life as well as readers well versed with the powwow circuit.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A wonderful introduction to the included authors’ work and a persuasive encouragement to seek out more Indigenous stories.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This anthology offers readers a variety of images of Native children while also introducing them to vocabulary from several different Indigenous languages, compiled in an appended glossary. According to Rogers’s poem: “A powwow is \/ friends and family \/ …a way to remember those \/ who’ve passed on \/ …a place for belly-laughing \/ …healing \/ and soul-soothing,” and this volume reflects all of those elements and more.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heartdrum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44889401557221,"sku":"NP9780062869944","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062869944.jpg?v=1730231172","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/ancestor-approved-intertribal-stories-for-kids-isbn-9780062869944","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}