Children’s / Teenage general interest: Communities, places and peoples
North Star Editions Black Voices on Race: Amanda Gorman
Book SynopsisThis fascinating book introduces readers to the life of Amanda Gorman, a National Youth Poet Laureate whose artistic and cultural contributions have expanded and illuminated the collective conversation on race. The book includes a table of contents, a Consider This special feature, a biographical timeline, informative sidebars, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers series is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3-5 and interest levels of grades 4-7.
£25.59
North Star Editions Black Voices on Race: Langston Hughes
Book SynopsisThis fascinating book introduces readers to the life and legacy of Langston Hughes, a Black poet and activist whose artistic and cultural contributions expanded and illuminated the collective conversation on race. The book includes a table of contents, a Consider This special feature, a biographical timeline, informative sidebars, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers series is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3-5 and interest levels of grades 4-7.
£25.59
North Star Editions Black Voices on Race: Toni Morrison
Book SynopsisThis fascinating book introduces readers to the life and legacy of Toni Morrison, a Black novelist whose artistic and cultural contributions expanded and illuminated the collective conversation on race. The book includes a table of contents, a Consider This special feature, a biographical timeline, informative sidebars, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers series is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3-5 and interest levels of grades 4-7.
£25.59
North Star Editions Black Voices on Race: Sidney Poitier
Book SynopsisThis fascinating book introduces readers to the life of Sidney Poitier, a Black actor whose artistic and cultural contributions have expanded and illuminated the collective conversation on race. The book includes a table of contents, a Consider This special feature, a biographical timeline, informative sidebars, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers series is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3-5 and interest levels of grades 4-7.
£25.59
North Star Editions Vladimir Guerrero Jr.: Baseball Star
Book SynopsisThis exciting book introduces readers to the life and career of baseball star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Colorful photos, fun facts, interesting sidebars, and a map of important places in his life make this a thrilling read for young sports fans. This Focus Readers series is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3-5 and interest levels of grades 4-7.
£10.44
Bushel & Peck Books Rise Up with a Song: The True Story of Ethel
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£17.09
Bushel & Peck Books The Secret Gardens of Frances Hodgson Burnett
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£13.36
Austin Macauley Publishers LLC Christmas Eve at Grandmothers House
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£8.54
Austin Macauley Publishers LLC Christmas Eve at Grandmothers House
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£13.29
Zando These Vengeful Wishes
Book SynopsisA teen girl moves to a small town and discovers a mysterious wishing well possessed by La Cegua, a vengeful female spirit with the face of a horse skull, in Vanessa Montalban's new YA fantasy standalone. When her stepfather is arrested, aspiring artist Ceci moves back to her mother's hometown of Santa Aguas, an eccentric small town steeped in the legend of La Cegua, the specter of a wronged witch who appears on lonely roads at night, luring untrustworthy men to their deaths. Ceci and her mother take up residence in the abandoned manor of the Sevilla family, rumored to have been cursed by La Cegua, where she begins to uncover a past that seems to be connected to her mother. The more she learns of the Sevillas, the more Ceci finds herself forming a strange affinity with the feared Cegua, who she suspects is the one inspiring her paintings of a mysterious door in the forest. When the very door Ceci has been painting appears in the woods, she decides to venture through it with her new friend, Jamie. Together, they discover a well, guarded by the statue of a veiled woman. A well for granting wishes. The well of La Cegua. What starts off as harmless fun quickly escalates into something sinister when Ceci realizes that the wishes are putting the people she loves in danger and testing her own penchant for vengeance. After learning others are also searching for the well, Ceci must confront the truth of her mother's past and prevent La Cegua's wishes from being used for the wrong reasons. Ceci knows too well how much people will sacrifice for power. Every wish has its price, and La Cegua never forgets the ones who have wronged her.
£15.99
Iron Circus Comics Occulted
Book Synopsis"Insightful and riveting." — KIRKUS "A tense, thrilling account of escaping a cult." — FOREWORDIt’s 1997 and young Amy Rose has always known that something is off about her community. She’s forbidden from going to school or even going outside; after all, their leader says there’s no use knowing anything about a world that’s about to end. When the Hale-Bopp comet soars across the sky for the first time in over 4,000 years, Amy thinks it’s a good omen signaling the start of an amazing new future. Instead, it brings news of a horrible tragedy at a similar compound just down the road called Heaven’s Gate. Televised news reports invade the temple walls and Amy hears a new word that suddenly explains everything: cult.Now, she must risk everything to indulge in secret trips to an abandoned off-limits library to learn what she was never meant to know: that Gandhi was not a space alien, that Star Trek wasn’t real, that her community was built on a lie, and most importantly, that banned books can give her everything she needs to escape.Occulted is a shocking graphic memoir about the power of literary freedom. Survivor Amy Rose, Banned Book Club co-author Ryan Estrada, and artist Jeongmin Lee tell a haunting, inspiring tale of bravery and rebellion, about how to recognize those who try to control you, and how to fight back.Trade Review"Insightful and riveting." — KIRKUS "Rose and Estrada imbue young Rose’s harrowing story with emotional heft." — PUBLISHERS WEEKLY"With engaging, manga-influenced art that gives a child’s-eye perspective to its events, the graphic memoir Occulted is a tense, thrilling account of escaping a cult." — FOREWORD"The kind of book I wish I could go back in time and give to the younger version of me." — COMICON.COM"Rose, Estrada, and Lee have given us a child’s-eye view of the little rebellions needed to be an individual against stacked odds. A wise reminder of the many forms of resilience." — Grace Moore, Women at Warp
£10.44
Soho Press Inc The Lost Souls of Benzaiten
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£10.44
Workman Publishing Girlhood: Teens around the World in Their Own
Book SynopsisWhat does a teenage girl dream about in Nigeria or New York? How does she spend her days in Mongolia, the Midwest, and the Middle East? All around the world, girls are going to school, working, dreaming up big futures—they are soccer players and surfers, ballerinas and chess champions. Yet we know so little about their daily lives. We often hear about challenges and catastrophes in the news, and about exceptional girls who make headlines. But even though the health, education, and success of girls so often determines the future of a community, we don’t know more about what life is like for the ordinary girls, the ones living outside the headlines. From the Americas to Europe to Africa to Asia to the South Pacific, the thirty teens from twenty-seven countries in Girlhood share their own stories of growing up through diary entries and photographs, and the girls’ stories are put in context with reporting and research that helps us understand the circumstances and communities they live in. This full-color, exuberantly designed volume is a portrait of ordinary girlhood around the world, and of the world, as seen through girls’ eyes.Trade Review"Full of pictures and the unique voices of teenage girls in a variety of situations and cultures, this book provides a snapshot of teens' lives around the world." --School Library Journal "These girls' heartfelt, hopeful, and inspiring narratives will resonate with teenage girls everywhere." --Booklist "An inviting and appealing collection." --Kirkus Reviews
£12.34
Bellwether Media Chile
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£12.34
Bellwether Media Morocco
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£12.34
Bellwether Media Norway
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£12.34
Bellwether Media South Korea
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£12.34
Bellwether Media Turkey
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£12.34
Bellwether Media Lego Bricks
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£12.34
Pogo Books Explore Antarctica
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£999.99
Pogo Books/Jump! Denmark
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£8.99
Orange Hat Publishing Our Town Series Featuring Simon and Sophia:
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£12.34
Pixel+Ink The Sinister Secrets of Singe
Book SynopsisThe Wild Robot meets Sweet Tooth in the first book in a sweeping adventure series packed with robots, smugglers, battles, and a lonely boy trying to find where he fits in the world.Eleven-year-old Noah has grown up in a mysterious house that grows larger every night with only his mother and a robot-boy for company. He spends his days building robotic devices for the city of Liberty, a place he?s not even allowed to visit?not since his father almost destroyed it when Noah was only a baby.When Noah discovers a message hidden in one of his father''s inventions, he decides to run away to find him. He?s sure that at his father?s side he?ll finally get the recognition he deserves. With the help of a band of smugglers (especially unofficial second in command, young Winona), he sails to Singe to rescue his father, who he?s certain is as misunderstood as he is, but the man he finds there is even more of a monster than his mechanical creations. And when Noah returns home, he accidentally leads his father?s robot army to Liberty once more.Now, it?s up to Noah to rescue the city?but to do so, he?ll have to make a terrible choice.
£999.99
Levine Querido The Sea-Ringed World
Book SynopsisFifteen thousand years before Europeans stepped foot in the Americas, people had already spread from tip to tip and coast to coast. Like all humans, these Native Americans sought to understand their place in the universe, the nature of their relationship with the divine, and the origin of the world into which their ancestors had emerged. The answers lay in their sacred stories. Author María García Esperón, illustrator Amanda Mijangos, and translator David Bowles have gifted us a treasure. Their talents have woven this collection of stories from nations and cultures across our two continents—the Sea-Ringed World, as the Aztecs called it—from the edge of Argentina all the way up to Alaska. The Em Querido list seeks to introduce the finest books in translation from around the world to an American audience. We feel lucky to be bringing you this book on our inaugural list, which we hope will be a true window and mirror.
£19.71
Barefoot Books, Incorporated Barefoot Books Amazing Places
Book SynopsisExplore the stories of fifteen incredible landmarks, from Angkor Wat to Stonehenge to the Colosseum, in this comprehensive illustrated guide. Readers will get to know the people who built these places of wonder, the best ways to visit them and their mysteries that still puzzle historians today.Trade Review“Original artwork in soft hues helps to explore the history, geography, and lore of each site, while travelogue-worthy practical tips help plan when to visit, what to pack, and even how to enjoy these wonders from the comfort of home” – Foreword Reviews“Cerocchi’s pleasant gouache and pastel illustrations will attract younger readers” – School Library Journal“One of the best features of the book is that before you dive into the facts they invite you to ‘enter’ into the site as if you were on a tour! What a great way to bring in some of the aspects of the experience you would’ve gotten in-person” – Youth Services Book Review“The landscapes and the architecture have a majestic quality that draws the reader in. It creates a feeling of awe at the incredible landmarks around the world and the accomplishments of previous cultures” – Books for MKs
£13.49
Austin Macauley Publishers LLC Summer of Fun
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£8.54
Astra Publishing House This Hair Belongs
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£16.19
Simon & Schuster Amy Wu and the Ribbon Dance
Book SynopsisWhen Amy Wu learns about Chinese ribbon dancing, she can’t wait to try it out herself in this charming and brightly illustrated fourth installment in the Amy Wu picture book series. Amy Wu loves to move. From wriggling to shimmying to toe-tapping, she just can’t keep still, not when there’s music all around her! So when Amy sees Chinese ribbon dancing for the first time, she has to try it out. Only, how can she throw the perfect dance party when she doesn’t have the perfect ribbon for her dance? A special story from Mom may be just the thing to get Amy moving to the music again.
£11.69
Simon & Schuster Whats Inside the Suitcase
Book SynopsisLift the flaps in this suitcase-shaped board book to see what each animal has packed—and then guess their destination! A perfect on-the-go book for summer vacations!It’s vacation time! Check out what’s inside each animal’s suitcase. A cat with furscreen and a cow with a space helmet? Could they be going to the beach—or even the moon? Readers will love lifting the flaps in this funny board book that’s perfect for little travelers!
£6.99
Behrman House Inc.,U.S. Challah Challah for You and Me
Book SynopsisChallah can warm a table with love, whether it''s a part of a Shabbat meal or Sunday morning French toast or shared with friends on a picnic. This rhyming sequel to Apples, Apples All Year Round! introduces young children to the many ways challah is an important cultural element in everyday Jewish life.
£13.29
Baby Professor Let's Explore North America (Most Famous
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£999.99
Creative Company Freight Trains
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£8.92
Creative Company Motorcycles
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£8.92
Lerner Publishing Group Rosh Hashanah with Uncle Max
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£999.99
Caroline Ward Little Bit Goes to France
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£9.10
Rebel Girls Inc Rebel Girls Powerful Pairs: 25 Tales of Mothers
Book SynopsisWhat do Beyoncé and Blue Ivy or Emmeline and Christabel Pankhurst have in common? What about Julie Andrews and Emma Walton Hamilton or Karen E. Laine and Mina Starsiak Hawk? They're all incredible mother-daughter duos who have used their creativity, cleverness, and unique talents to do something remarkable-and they are all featured in Rebel Girls Powerful Pairs: 25 Tales of Mothers and Daughters.Celebrate the strength of family bonds through the inspiring fairytale-like stories of authors, activists, skiers, dancers, pilots, hikers, humanitarians, entrepreneurs, and more.Readers will join Beyoncé and Blue Ivy as they produce a Grammy-winning song. They'll travel to the front lines of World War I to help wounded soldiers alongside Marie Curie and Irène Joliot-Curie. And they'll climb aboard a tiny plane for a 1,200-mile-long journey with Laurie and Arianna Strand to save a pelican in need! Rebel Girls Powerful Pairs showcases many of the wonderful ways mothers and daughters work together to make the world a better, healthier, and more vibrant place.This collection of 25 stories follows in the footsteps of the best-selling series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. It is illustrated by female and nonbinary artists from around the world.Unlock bonus audio stories of some of the extraordinary women and girls featured in this book on the Rebel Girls app. Whenever you come across a bookmark icon on the page, scan the QR code, and you'll be whisked away on an audio adventure! You'll also discover 100+ creative activities and stories of even more trailblazing women on the app.Trade Review"A perfect selection for mother-daughter book clubs, this browsable work will inspire" - School Library Journal“Now there's one more resource in the world, assisting a new generation of diverse parents and children with sharing the stories of women who've made a difference in the world.” - Parents"Rebel Girls Powerful Pairs covers women from many different countries, backgrounds, interests, and abilities to create a truly inclusive set of role models for the young girls (and boys!) in your life." - Common Sense Media
£6.99
Sean-Nika Floyd Don't You Know
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£12.88
Barbara Woster I Am Proud of Who I Am: I hope you are too (Book
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£13.49
Hardie Grant Explore Come Together Again
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£13.49
Greystone Books,Canada Rise Up and Sing!: Power, Protest, and Activism
Book SynopsisThis inspiring introduction to activism and social justice for young teens shows the important role music plays in changing the world, featuring: Musicians young teens will know and love: Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, Lil Nas X, and more! Iconic artists from past generations: readers will learn about the extraordinary impact of artists such as Nina Simone, Neil Young, John Lennon, Bob Dylan, Tracy Chapman, and more. Playlists for each social justice issue: Each chapter includes a playlist with recommended songs about an area of activism, from classic tracks to contemporary hits. In Rise Up and Sing!, Andrea Warner explores how music has contributed to the fight for social justice. Across eight areas of activism—the climate emergency, Indigenous rights, civil rights, disability rights, 2SLGBTQIA+ rights, gender equality, the peace/anti-war movement, and human rights—Warner introduces some of the artists, past and present, who have made a difference both on stage and off.Through ground-breaking artists and iconic moments, Rise Up and Sing! shows us that a song is never just a song, and that music really does have the power to change the world.Trade Review“A thoughtful and detailed showcase of revolutionary movements, admirable individuals, and rich music—past and present—makes for a playlist-cum-book of activism as undoubtedly educational as it is exciting to hear.”—The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books, STARRED“Illuminates the tremendous impact of activist artists and songs on individuals, communities, and social movements both past and present.”—Kirkus Reviews"This graphics-rich offering surveys protest movements and celebrates the songs and performances that publicized, empathized, and inspired both activists and members of the general public ... Thoughtful, accessible essays provide social background while introducing songwriters and performers associated with eight areas of activism ... Expect lots of interest, humming, and sing-alongs."—Booklist STARRED Review“Music is often so bound up with being a teenager. So is rebellion. Rise Up and Sing! will amplify those intimate relationships by showing young people just how powerful music has always been in creating action and change.”—Tanya Boteju, author of Kings, Queens, and In-Betweens"An incredible and vital celebration of how music can shape and transform activist movements, Rise Up and Sing! is both thought-provoking and inspiring. Warner proves to be a deft writer who has so much passion for her source material and delivers a powerful guide to some of music’s most pivotal moments and artists, highlighting their impact on climate justice, racial and gender equality, and 2SLGBTQIA+ rights. This is a terrific and visually gorgeous resource, appealing to readers of all ages."—Lindsay Wong, author of The Woo-Woo and Tell Me Pleasant Things About ImmortalityTable of ContentsIntroductionTalkin’ Bout a RevolutionEarth RevolutionClimate Justice, the Environment, and Land BackIndigenous Existence Is ResistanceDecolonization and Indigenous RightsFight the PowerLiberation, Civil Rights, and Racial JusticeNothing About Us Without UsAccessibility, Acceptance, and Disability RightsI Was Born This WayPride, Protest, and 2SLGBTQIA+ RightsRespectGender Equality, Nonbinary Folks, and Inclusive FeminismGive Peace a ChanceThe Anti-War Movement and the Dream of PeaceStand By MeHuman Rights, Dignity, Liberty, and EqualityAcknowledgmentsFurther ReadingSelected SourcesPhoto CreditsIndexAbout the Author and Illustrator
£14.24
Groundwood Books Ltd ,Canada Mary Anning's Curiosity
Book SynopsisThe amazing story of how the world’s greatest fossilist found her first huge find at the age of twelve. Mary was born in 1799 in Lyme Regis, England. Her father, a carpenter and part-time fossil hunter, taught his children to look for fossils. When her father injured himself and was unable to work, Mary quit school and took up fossil hunting full-time to help support her family, a task that became even more important when her father died, leaving the Annings in debt. At the age of twelve, Mary, with her older brother Joe, found what they believed to be the skeleton of a gigantic crocodile, the Great Croc of the legends. Between dodging her rival fossil hunter the Curiman, and the sheer work of carefully digging out the fossil, Mary took almost a year to excavate what would later be termed the Ichthyosaurus. Mary Anning was uneducated, poor and a woman, but her life’s work of fossil hunting led her to make many discoveries that influenced our understanding of prehistoric creatures and the age of the Earth. In this triumphant novel about scientific discovery, Monica Kulling brings Mary Anning and her world to life for young readers. Key Text Features author's note historical context resources facts further readingTrade ReviewMary's story should inspire young readers to seek unconventional paths, to work hard and to never give up hope. STARRED REVIEW * Youth Services Book Review *With this fictionalized look at Anning's childhood, Kulling provides context for readers and offers a fascinating glimpse at how those who came before us have shaped our comprehension of the world. * School Library Journal *Mary presents an admirable role model for her lively mind, independent spirit, and a continuing sense of wonder that drives her to chip away at nature's mysteries. * Kirkus Reviews *A stirring story made more inspirational by the reality of its protagonist. * Booklist *Mary Anning's Curiosity packs much good material into a slim volume, introducing young readers to one of science's great characters at a pivotal point in her story. * Foreword Magazine *
£9.49
Annick Press Ltd Abuelita y yo
Book SynopsisEste debut literario relata la profunda y conmovedora historia de cómo una niña y su abuelita enfrentan varias manifestaciones del racismo en su vida cotidiana.El tiempo en casa con Abuelita es divertido. Incluye comer panqueques, saltar charcos y pintarse las uñas. Mientras que las salidas para hacer compras no siempre son divertidas. En el supermercado y en el bus la gente es impaciente y desconfiada. A veces alzan la voz y gritan. Esto entristece, enfada y atemoriza a la niña protagonista de la historia. Ella decide nunca más salir de su casa. Esto cambia cuando en un instante la pequeña se da cuenta que unidas, ella y Abuelita, son mucho más fuertes.Los cálidos y expresivos dibujos de Rafael Mayani ilustran magníficamente la ternura que existe entre la narradora y su querida Abuelita.
£7.99
Annick Press Ltd Moiras Birthday Early Reader
Book SynopsisBeloved Robert Munsch stories with text adapted for beginner readers, including a note from the author, reading tips, and reading activities.Moira's afraid her parents might get upset if they find out she invited the whole school to her birthday party . . . so she just doesn't tell them. The big day arrives, and grades 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, aaaaand kindergarten all come knocking down her door. Before long, the house is a total disaster and Moira's parents are going crazy trying to figure out how to get enough pizzas and birthday cake to feed everyone. Just leave it to Moirashe'll figure it all out, and even get the house cleaned up in the process!This high-interest and fun story is easily relatable for all kids: trying to pick who you invite to your birthday party is tricky for kids of any age!
£6.78
Annick Press Ltd Ours to Tell
Book SynopsisA wide-ranging anthology that shines a light on untold Indigenous stories as chronicled by Indigenous creators, compiled by the acclaimed team behind Turtle Island and Sky Wolf's Call.For too long, stories and artistic expressions from Indigenous people have been written and recorded by others, not by the individuals who have experienced the events.In Ours to Tell, sixteen Indigenous creators relate traditions, accounts of historical events, and their own lived experiences. Novelists, poets, graphic artists, historians, craftspeople, and mapmakers chronicle stories on the struggles and triumphs lived by Indigenous people, and the impact these stories have had on their culture and history. Some of the profiles included are: Indigenous poet E. Pauline Johnson acclaimed novelist Tommy Orange brave warrior Standing Bear poet and activist Rita Joe With each profile accompanied by rich visuals, from archival photos to contemporary art, Ours to Tell brilliantly spotlights Indigenous life, past and present, through an Indigenous lens. Because each profile gives an historical and cultural context, what emerges is a history of Indigenous people.
£999.99
Acorn Press Crescent Moon Friends
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£11.01
Tundra Book Group We Are Who We Are
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£15.29
Portage & Main Press Returning to the Yakoun River
Book SynopsisBased on author Sara Florence Davidson's childhood memories, this illustrated story captures the joy and adventure of a Haida fishcamp.Every summer, a Haida girl and her family travel up the Yakoun River on Haida Gwaii, following the salmon.While their father fishes, the girl and her brotherspend their time on theland playingand learning from Tsinii (Grandfather).
£15.19
Portage & Main Press Heart Berry Bling
Book Synopsis On a visit to her granny, Maggie is excited to begin her first-ever beading project: a pair of strawberry earrings. However, beading is much harder than she expected! As they work side by side, Granny shares how beading helped her persevere and stay connected to her Anishinaabe culture when she lost her Indian status, forcing her out of her home community—all because she married someone without status, something the men of her community could do freely. As she learns about patience and perseverance from her granny’s teachings, Maggie discovers that beading is a journey, and like every journey, it’s easier with a loved one at her side. In this beautifully illustrated book, children learn about the tradition of Anishinaabe beadwork, strawberry teachings, and gender discrimination in the Indian Act.
£15.29
