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Indigenous from a-to-z

Workman Kids
ISBN: 9781523529704

From an award-winning author-illustrator team, Indigenous from A to Z offers a bold, beautiful, authentic view of Indigenous peoples’ history, culture, values, and future — essential for Native American Heritage Month and all year round. 

 Welcome to Indigenous from A to Z, a stunning alphabetical introduction to the rich history of Native peoples across the USA. Letter by letter, award-winning author Traci Sorell (Cherokee) offers terms that speak to both the vast diversity among Native Nations and the many connections they share, building an essential foundation of understanding for young readers. From the past shown in B is for Before 1492 and C is for Colonialism, to the vibrant culture revealed in J is for Joking and M is for Music, to the dynamic future promised by O is for Organize and R is for Reclaim, this powerful book captures the legacy and living history of Indigenous peoples today. The sweeping illustrations by artist Natasha Donovan (Métis) encompass both the vastness of the changes Indigenous people have experienced and the specificity of individual artists, scientists, and other significant figures. Rich backmatter explains the visual and textual references. The book concludes with a Z to A listing of twenty-six Native Nations, coming full circle to say:

We’re surviving, 
Striving towards thriving,
and Indigenous to this land—
Always.

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RAVE REVIEWS

  • “VERDICT A great starting point for early readers to learn about Indigenous culture, a continuing lesson for older readers.”

    —School Library Journal, starred review

  • “Starr's full-color, hand-drawn digital art uses archival photos for reference. She employs a realistic style that emphasizes facial expressions and incorporates both Cahuilla and Ojibwe designs into the art. The inclusion of newspaper headlines, baseball cards, and ticket stubs adds to the visual presentation. Appended with a time line, author notes, and sources, this makes an excellent addition to the sports shelves as well as diversity units.”

    —Booklist

  • “The art expertly foregrounds the central figures: Bender and Meyers are drawn with detailed texture, setting them apart from the largely flat backgrounds featuring teammates, fans, and reporters. An author's note, a detailed timeline, and a list of sources round out this handsome package, sure to pique the interest of young baseball fans.”

    —The Horn Book

  • “Highly recommended.”

    —American Indians in Children’s Literature

  • “This has broad appeal for history buffs, sports fans, and social-justice minded kids.”

    —The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

  • "Contenders conveys the excitement of a sports story, the narrative style of a biography, and the difficult truths about the discrimination and mistreatment of Native people in the United States both past and present."

    —Cathy Potter, librarian and reviewer for The Nonfiction Detectives

  • Traci Sorell re-creates the excitement of the 1911 World Series, which featured two Native Americans on opposing teams . . . Sorell demonstrates how Meyers and Bender used their courage and wit to overcome attempts to destroy their heritage and waylay their talents. Spirited descriptions from baseball sportscasting showcase Sorell at her best.

    —Audiofile, Top Pick for Children Ages 4-6+

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