Appended with a glossary, a timeline, sources, and an author’s note.įrom the May/June 2021 issue of The Horn Book Magazine. Above all, the message is reinforced for all readers: Native people are still here. This book provides information that is omitted from most curricula (“Most people do not know what happened to Native Nations and our citizens after treaty making stopped in 1871”) in an easy-to-understand manner. Every presentation concludes with the line: “We are still here!” Warm gouache illustrations help support the historical context while personalizing the contemporary setting. leaders did not respect our ways and thought it would be better for us to adopt their beliefs and practices”) with a handful of supporting details. Each classmate’s “presentation” includes a brief summary or definition (“Assimilation: Most U.S. For my books, visit the Books tab up top. I enjoy crafting poetry, historical and contemporary fiction, and compelling nonfiction about people and events not usually found in classroom texts. You’ll find information about me, and my writing for young people. Topics include assimilation, allotment, termination, language revival, and more although these are dense and complex areas, Sorell makes them comprehensible for readers through the book’s unique format. Traci Sorell Photo by Cody Hammer Welcome to my website. Each spread depicts a different student’s report on a subject significant to Native people’s experience since the late 1800s. 11/18), a diverse group of students and families are headed to (the fictional) Native Nations Community School for Indigenous People’s Day presentations. In this informational picture book by the team behind We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga (rev. Primary, Intermediate Charlesbridge 40 pp. We Are Still Here!: Native American Truths Everyone Should Know

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