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June is National Indigenous History Month so it's a fabulous time to immerse yourself in Indigenous literature. To that end, GoodMinds, the First Nations family owned and operated business on the Six Nations of the Grand River, is holding a giveaway with CanLit for LittleCanadians to get a copy of We Dream Medicine Dreams into the hands of two lucky readers.
We Dream Medicine Dreams
Written and illustrated by Lisa Boivin
HighWater Press
978-1-553799870
48 pp.
Ages 5-10
April 2021
Written and illustrated by Lisa Boivin, a member of the Deninu K’ue First Nation, We Dream Medicine Dreams is a powerful story about a young girl recalling the teachings of her grandfather about animal dreams, lessons she knows she must heed as her grandfather lays dying in a hospital.
This book, along with others written by Indigenous creators, has been featured as part of GoodMinds' video podcast series, 13 Moons 13 Reads, which runs from February 2021 to January 2022. If you haven't checked it out, now's the time to do so.
For The Giveaway:
What to do: For your chance to win a copy of this lovely book (there are two copies available to Canadian residents), tell us the title of an Indigenous book you've read and found meaningful. You can tell us:
- 1) in the comments below (n.b. if you're not logged into your account, give me a first name and first letter of last name to help me find you e.g., Lisa B.) or
- 2) on Twitter tagging @HelenKubiw with #GoodMindsGiveaway
Time: From now until June 25, 2021 at 5 PM EST.
Selection: A random draw of participants will be made and the winners contacted via reply below (if you posted here) or by DM on Twitter to get the mailing address.
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This is a wonderful opportunity to extend your classroom or school library or home library to include more Indigenous literature but also to share in a meaningful and beautiful picture book.
Good luck to all!
When We Were Alone by David Robertson
ReplyDeleteExcellent recommendation. You are entered! (Watch this space as your handle comes up as Unknown and I have no way of contacting you directly.)
DeleteFrom the Ashes by Jesse Thistle.
ReplyDeleteYou are now entered, Phyllis. Thanks for sharing.
DeleteDavid A. Robertson's The Barren Grounds was a fantastic read for my Grade 6 class. Although it was a gripping read with a propulsive plot, the students were able to draw lessons from it about stewardship of the environment, and the tragedy of alienation from one's traditional teachings and culture.
ReplyDeleteI'm not surprised David A. Robertson's books keep showing up. Your assessment is so correct. Lovely to know it's being used in classrooms. Thanks for your entry, Elizabeth. You're in!
DeleteThere are many books that I have used, but these are two that I have used recently:
ReplyDelete1. Fatty Legs by Christy Jordan-Fenton and Margaret Pokiak-Fenton
2. Shi-shi-etko by Nicola I. Campbell
(My students really enjoyed this one).
Nicola Racanelli
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Great choices, Nicola, though the issue of residential schools will always be a troubling one. (Forgive my understatement.) Thanks for your comments and for your entry. Done!
DeleteFatty Legs by Christy Jordan-Fenton and Margaret Pokiak-Fenton is a book that has stayed with me for a long time. Also, Two Old Women by Velma Wallis,a book I have read more than once.
ReplyDeleteI completely agree about Fatty Legs. While I don’t know Two Old Women, I will check it out. Thanks for your input, Darlene. You are entered!
DeleteIndian No More - such a good read~
ReplyDeleteGot it! Thanks for following on Twitter and checking out the blog.
DeleteNot My Girl
ReplyDeleteBook by Christy Jordan-Fenton and Margaret Pokiak-Fenton by Liz C
Another important book from Christy Jordan-Fenton and Margaret Pokiak-Fenton. You’re now added to the contest, Liz.
DeleteCongratulations to winners Danielle Metcalfe-Chenail and Phyllis VanDusen whose entries were selected by random number generator. (Please DM on Twitter so that I can pass along mailing details.)
ReplyDeleteThanks to all entrants who shared wonderful titles of Indigenous literature, some which were new to me.
Thanks also to GoodMinds for generously offering two copies of "We Dream Medicine Dreams" for this giveaway.
Happy reading!