Ancestor Approved: Intertribal Stories for Kids
Edited by award-winning and bestselling author Cynthia Leitich Smith, this collection of intersecting stories by both new and veteran Native writers bursts with hope, joy, resilience, the strength of community, and Native pride.
Native families from Nations across the continent gather at the Dance for Mother Earth Powwow in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
In a high school gym full of color and song, people dance, sell beadwork and books, and celebrate friendship and heritage. Young protagonists will meet relatives from faraway, mysterious strangers, and sometimes one another (plus one scrappy rez dog).
They are the heroes of their own stories.
Featuring stories and poems by:
Joseph Bruchac
Art Coulson
Christine Day
Eric Gansworth
Carole Lindstrom
Dawn Quigley
Rebecca Roanhorse
David A. Robertson
Andrea L. Rogers
Kim Rogers
Cynthia Leitich Smith
Monique Gray Smith
Traci Sorell,
Tim Tingle
Erika T. Wurth
Brian Young
In partnership with We Need Diverse Books
Book At A Glance
# of Pages: 320
Book Binding: Paperback
Year of Publication: 2022
Publisher: Heartdrum
Language: en
ISBN: 9780062869951
Creator Bio
Cynthia L. Smith is a children's book author and member of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation. She draws inspiration from her Native American heritage and incorporates traditional storytelling elements into her work. Smith is passionate about sharing diverse and authentic representation of Native American cultures with young readers. She has also worked as a librarian and holds a Master's degree in Library Science. In addition to writing, Smith enjoys traveling and spending time with her family. Ancestor Approved: Intertribal Stories for Kids is her debut book.
