Clambake: A Wampanoag Tradition (We Are Still Here)
One of the first titles in this excellent new series about the observance of tribal traditions by contemporary Native children features a Wampanoag boy in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Twelve-year-old Steven learns the traditions of the appanaug (clambake) from his grandfather who has been selected as the "bakemaster" for this special ceremony to honor an important person in the tribe. Both the text and the color photographs reinforce Steven's sense of pride in his heritage, his closeness to family and friends, and his great respect for his elders and the knowledge they share with him. ©1992 Cooperative Children's Book Center
Illustrated by John Madama
CCBC Age Recommendation: Ages 7-13
Age Range:
PreK-Early Elementary (Ages 4-7)
Grades 3-5 (Ages 8-10)
Grades 6-8 (Ages 11-13)
Format:
Picture book
Subjects:
Affirmation
First/Native Nations
Food and Cooking
Grandfathers
Identity
Traditions
Wampanoag People
Diversity subject:
Indigenous
Publish Year: 1992
Pages: 48
ISBN: 0822526514
CCBC Location: Non-Fiction, 974 Peters