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Autumn Peltier, Water Warrior

By Carole Lindstrom
Illustrators Illustrated by Bridget George Edition

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Publisher Macmillan Imprint Roaring Brook ISBN

9781250795274

Autumn Peltier, Water Warrior

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From New York Times–bestselling picture book author Carole Lindstrom comes an inspiring picture book biography about indigenous water warriors Autumn Peltier and Josephine Mandamin.



The seventh generation is creating

A sea of change.



It was a soft voice, at first.

Like a ripple.

But with practice it grew louder.




As the environmental crisis grows more urgent, young activists are raising their voices to bring awareness to policymakers on a global scale. In their ranks is water activist Autumn Peltier, who became the youngest Chief Water Commissioner for the Anishinabek Nation at the age of fourteen. Before her, that title was held by her great aunt Josephine Mandamin who walked over 15,000 miles in her lifetime to advocate for the importance of clean water.



Always acting with the next seven generations in mind, the Anishinaabe have long fostered a culture of educating and caring for the welfare of our future generations.



Foreword by Autumn Peltier. "Josephine
Henrietta Mandamin, Water Walker." "Autumn
Peltier, Water Warrior." Glossary. Resources. Further reading.
Full-color photographs. Full-color illustrations.
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PreS-Gr 3-Honoring the activism of a great aunt, a great niece, and the Indigenous women who are and have been speaking out on behalf of nibi, the word for water in Anishinaabe, this title calls on all readers to engage in this vital environmental work. Lindstrom (We Are Water Protectors) tells the story in poetic and powerful language in the voice of water itself. Readers are reminded of the vital role water plays in all our lives and the history of its degradation. Grandma Josephine (as she was known to many) spoke for the water and began walking miles and miles around the Great Lakes raising awareness for the protection of this precious gift. The call to action has reached to the Seventh Generation with Great-Niece Autumn Peltier, a young Anishinaabe Water Protector. Peltier has carried on the work of speaking out for the role of Indigenous people in climate discussions and has challenged world leaders to do better. Illustrations by George, who is also Anishinaabe, exquisitely capture the message of the story, especially conveying the concept of the seven generations for those in the audience unfamiliar with the future-forward planning. Back matter includes further information, suggested reading, viewing, and websites. Nibi asks at the conclusion, "What will you do for me?" VERDICT A brilliant combination of story, culture, and activism in the cause of protecting the environment. Highly recommended for all collections.-John Scottα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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