We Are Water Protectors: (Caldecott Medal Winner)

Dive into the world of Indigenous-led movements with the New York Times bestselling and Caldecott Medal-winning picture book, We Are Water Protectors. This powerful story, written by Carole Lindstrom and illustrated by Michaela Goade, delivers an urgent call to action to protect the Earth's precious water from harm and corruption, inspiring young readers to join the cause. Follow the journey of one young water protector as she stands up to defend the Earth's most sacred resource in the face of danger. And don't miss the companion book, Water Warrior, which shares the inspiring story of real-life water protectors Autumn Peltier and Josephine Mandamin, Indigenous Rights Activists who have sparked a wave of positive change.

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Carole Lindstrom(Author)

Editorial Reviews Caldecott Medal Winner Jane Addams Children's Book Award Winner Kirkus Prize Finalist A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year A NYPL Best Book of the Year A Shelf Awareness Best Book of the Year A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year A NPR Best Book of the Year "Powerful

Goade's illustrations combine a mystical mood with the lovely fierceness of a child seeking justice

" ―The New York Times *"This book will both educate and inspire youth

" ―School Library Journal *"In this tribute to Native resilience, Indigenous author-and-illustrator team Lindstrom and Goade invite readers to stand up for environmental justice

An inspiring call to action for all who care about our interconnected planet

"―Kirkus Reviews, starred review *"Goade's watercolor illustrations fill the spreads with streaming ribbons of water, cosmic backdrops, and lush natural landscapes

Lindstrom's spare, poetic text flows with the 'river's rhythm

" Written in response to the construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline, famously protested by the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe―and others―these pages carry grief, but it is overshadowed by hope in what is an unapologetic call to action

" ―Booklist, starred review *"Observation is not enough, the book communicates: action is necessary

A passionate call for environmental stewardship

" ―Publishers Weekly, starred review *"A gorgeous and empowering picture book with an urgent environmental plea

" ―BookPage, starred review "Flowing words by Carole Lindstrom and lush art by Michaela Goade appear in immaculate synchronicity on every page of We Are Water Protectors

"―Shelf Awareness "

beautifully composed

" ―Horn Book "This book celebrates indigenous-led movements to protect our planet's water

With gorgeous illustrations, it gives readers a sense of our connectivity

" ―Romper

com About the Author Carole Lindstrom is the author of the New York Times bestselling and Caldecott Award-winning We Are Water Protectors

She is Anishinaabe/Métis and is a proud member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Ojibwe Indians

She was born and raised in Nebraska and currently makes her home in Maryland

Michaela Goade is a Caldecott Medal-winning illustrator (We Are Water Protectors) and graphic designer living and working in Juneau, Alaska, where she was also raised

Her childhood was spent in the forests and on the beaches of Southeast Alaska and her artistic style is rooted in the depth and beauty of its landscapes

Forever inspired by the coastal wilds of Southeast Alaska, she works to capture its magic and honor its vibrant cultures

Michaela is from the Raven moiety and Kiks'ádi Clan from Sitka, Alaska

Product details

Reading age

3 - 7 years, from customers

Language

English

Grade level

Preschool and up

Dimensions

10.4 x 0.5 x 10.3 inches

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