At the end of the book, there's a glossary, notes from the author and illustrator, and a Water Protector pledge. The child's anger about the threat to Indigenous land is softened for younger readers by the positive focus on community power and action. 1 New York Times Bestseller Inspired by the many Indigenous-led movements across North America, We Are Water Protectors issues an urgent rallying cry to safeguard the Earth’s water from. 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. It's gorgeously illustrated by Michaela Goade, who's from the Raven moiety and Kiks.ádi clan from Sitka, Alaska. Publisher: Juvenile Fiction / People & Places - United States - Native American / Science & Nature - Environment / Legends, Myths, Fables - Indigenous Peoples. 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. Carole Lindstrom - Author Michaela Goade - Illustrator Formats.

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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