Rock Your Mocs
In this happy, vibrant tribute to Rock Your Mocs Day, observed yearly on November 15, author Laurel Goodluck (Mandan, Hidatsa, and Tsimshian) and artist Madelyn Goodnight (Chickasaw) celebrate the joy and power of wearing moccasins—and the Native pride that comes with them. A perfect book for Native American Heritage Month and all year round!
We’re stepping out
and kicking it up.
Wearing beauty on their feet—
as art, as tradition,
with style, with pride—
kids from different Native Nations know
every day is a day to ROCK YOUR MOCS!
This book contains an author’s note with additional information about moccasins and Rock Your Mocs day, for readers curious to learn more about intertribal pride and the joy found in different Native identities.
An American Indian Library Association Youth Literature Award Honor Book!
Book At A Glance
# of Pages: 32
Book Binding: Hardcover
Year of Publication: 2023
Publisher: Heartdrum
Language: en
ISBN: 9780063099890
Creator Bio
Laurel Goodluck and Madelyn Goodnight are sisters and members of the Navajo Nation who wrote the book "Rock Your Mocs." Growing up on the Navajo reservation, they were surrounded by the rich culture and traditions of their tribe. Laurel is an artist and illustrator, while Madelyn is a writer and educator. They both have a deep passion for sharing their cultural heritage with others and promoting Native American representation in literature. Together, they have created a beautiful and empowering book that celebrates the tradition of wearing moccasins, also known as "mocs," and the diverse Native communities who continue to honor this practice.
