Chelsea Couillard-Smith
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The Pencil
A family-focused story with a light moral that lovingly illuminates a lifestyle rarely seen in children’s books. A solid purchase for larger collections.
At the Mountain’s Base
Accessible to a wide range of young audiences and military families, this picture book is also a unique and specific recognition of the strength and courage of Indigenous women. A first-purchase for any library.
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The Forever Sky
With stunning illustrations and a welcome message of comfort for those who have lost a loved one, this book is a uniquely lovely addition that deserves space in most library collections.
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Be Brave, Be Brave, Be Brave: A True Story of Fatherhood and Native American Heritage
While government policies of forced removal have no doubt contributed to the loss of important tribal ties, as may be the case for Falcon, this attempt at sharing a nebulous Indigenous identity employs too many tropes to be recommended
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Mario and the Cow
A solid secondary purchase for larger library collections, and for those in need of picture books with Latinx characters and settings
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Awâsis and the World-Famous Bannock
Easily accessible to those new to Cree, this is a joyful tribute to the language and an engaging read-aloud about community and cooperation that will resonate with a wide range of preschool audiences.
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Climbing Shadows: Poems for Children
This accessible anthology has potential as inspiration for early elementary students learning the basics of reading and writing poetry. While not a first purchase, it's a solid choice for larger poetry collections.-Chelsea Couillard-Smith, Hennepin County Library, MN
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Mommy Sayang
This title is notable for an emotionally authentic mother-daughter relationship, if slightly unsatisfying as a narrative. A solid general purchase.
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