Katrina M Phillips

"Indigenous Peoples' Day is about celebrating! The second Monday in October is a day to honor Native American people, their histories, and cultures. People mark the day with food, dancing, and songs. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways"-- Provided by publisher.

"For many Indigenous peoples, water is sacred. Indigenous peoples have lived by important water sources throughout their histories. But in the 1800s, treaties with the US government and people settling in the West forced many Indigenous peoples to leave their homelands, to leave their water sources, and to move onto reservations. Indigenous peoples continue to stand for their communities in talks about water sources. From protesting dams and oil pipelines...

"For thousands of years, Native American peoples have had a deep connection to the land they live on. From cultural burning—setting small controlled fires to improve a habitat—to only taking what was needed, Indigenous peoples protected and respected the land. When Europeans began colonizing the land that would become the United States, Native nations were forced from their homes. Later, the US government and non-Native companies built dams that...

"This fascinating book introduces readers to the life, work, and legacy of baseball star Charles Albert Bender"-- Provided by publisher.

"This fascinating book introduces readers to the life, work, and impact of poet Joy Harjo"-- Provided by publisher.

"This fascinating book introduces readers to the life and legacy of military leader Red Cloud"-- Provided by publisher.

"This fascinating book introduces readers to the life, career, and impact of soccer star Madison Hammond"-- Provided by publisher.

"¡El Día de los Pueblos Indígenas es un día de celebración! El segundo lunes de octubre es un día para honrar a los pueblos nativos americanos, sus historias y culturas. La gente celebra el día con comida, bailes y canciones. Los lectores descubrirán cómo una festividad compartida puede tener múltiples tradiciones y celebrarse de todo tipo de maneras. Indigenous Peoples' Day is about celebrating! The second Monday in October is a day to...

With simple, lyrical text and vibrant panoramic illustrations, this picture book explores the beauty and resources of thirteen ancestral Indigenous lands and how we all use those lands each day. Simple poetry and portrayals of children and families enjoying rivers, bike paths, beaches, and parks show how everyday activities can include honoring Indigenous nations and cultures. Author Katrina Phillips (Ojibwe citizen) and illustrator Sam Zimmerman...

In 1921, Inupait seamstress Ada Blackjack joined a a group of four white men who wanted to establish a trading post on Wrangel Island in the freezing Arctic Ocean. The explorers were stranded on the island when their return ship was forced to turn back due to ice. Facing harsh conditions and dwindling food supplies, the men died one by one, but Ada remained. Find out how she alone managed to survive the disastrous expedition.