![]() 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. 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. 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. 129 likes, 4 comments - MulticulturalChildrensBookDay (readyourworldmcbd) on Instagram: 'Celebrate Earth Day with Carole Lindstrom and Michaela Goade, the author and illustrator of We Ar. We Are Water Protectors We Are Water Protectors, Book by Lindstrom, Carole. 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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