We Are Still Here! Native American Truths Everyone Should Know
A framing narrative depicts a contemporary, diverse class of Native students presenting on topics related to Native American history and contemporary experience for Indigenous People’s Day. The bulk of the narrative is comprised of the students’ presentations, which cover topics both painful (Allotment, Assimilation, the Indian New Deal, Termination, Relocation) and hopeful (Tribal Activism, Self-Determination, Language Revival, Sovereign Resurgence, and more). An introduction and a handful of related points are provided for each. Extensive end matter for this digestible overview of ever-relevant events and subjects includes a timeline, glossary, and details about the people and events depicted. The colorful, culturally specific illustrations provide more in-depth context for the presentation topics. ©2022 Cooperative Children’s Book Center
Illustrated by Frane Lessac
CCBC Age Recommendation: Ages 7-10
Age Range:
PreK-Early Elementary (Ages 4-7)
Grades 3-5 (Ages 8-10)
Format:
Picture book
Subjects:
Affirmation
Colonialism
Education
First/Native Nations
Identity
Resiliency
School
U.S. History
Diversity subject:
Indigenous
Publisher:
Charlesbridge
Publish Year: 2021
Pages: 40
ISBN: 9781623541927
CCBC Location: Non-Fiction, 973 Sorell