Autumn Peltier, Water Warrior and We Are Water Protectors issue an urgent rallying cry to safeguard the Earth’s water from harm and corruption. Discover our Climate Activism Guide to help inspire your students to learn about ways to make an impact in their communities to further protect the Earth and our waters!
Autumn Peltier, Water Warrior by Carole Lindstrom;
illustrated by Bridget George
Two Starred Reviews!
Ages 4-8
40 pages
From New York Times bestselling picture book author Carole Lindstrom and illustrator Bridget George comes Autumn Peltier, Water Warrior, an inspiring picture book biography about two Indigenous Rights Activists, Josephine Mandamin and Autumn Peltier that will energize young readers to join the tidal wave of change.
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.
Indigenous women have long cared for the land and water, which in turn sustains all life on Earth—honoring their ancestors and providing for generations to come. Yet there was a time when their voices and teachings were nearly drowned out, leaving entire communities and environments in danger and without clean water. But then came Anishinaabe elder Grandma Josephine and her great-niece, Autumn Peltier.
Featuring a foreword from water advocate and Indigenous Rights Activist Autumn Peltier herself, this stunning picture book encourages young readers to walk in the footsteps of the water warriors before them.
We Are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom; illustrated by Michaela Goade
Caldecott Medal Winner!
Jane Addams Children’s Book Award Winner
Kirkus Prize Finalist
Four Starred Reviews!
Ages 3-6
40 pages
From author Carole Lindstrom and illustrator Michaela Goade comes a New York Times bestselling and Caldecott Medal winning picture book that honors Indigenous-led movements across the world. Powerfully written and gorgeously illustrated, We Are Water Protectors, issues an urgent rallying cry to safeguard the Earth’s water from harm and corruption—inviting young readers everywhere to join the fight.
Water is the first medicine.
It affects and connects us all . . .
When a black snake threatens to destroy the Earth And poison her people’s water, one young water protector Takes a stand to defend Earth’s most sacred resource.
Praise for Autumn Peltier, Water Warrior
★ “A brilliant combination of story, culture, and activism in the cause of protecting the environment. Highly recommended for all collections.”—School Library Journal, starred review
★ “[A] call-to-action picture book biography celebrating the legacies of Indigenous Rights Activists Josephine Henrietta Mandamin and Autumn Peltier. The text ripples with the refrain “Speak for the water. Sing for the water. Dance for the water,” while soothing shades of blue, curving lines and woodland floral designs reflect the Anishinaabe’s delicate connection with nature.”—BCCB, starred review
“George’s rich, cartoon images reverently depict Autumn’s growth as an organizer under her ancestors’ guidance, honoring their intergenerational struggles. Lindstrom’s latest is a moving tribute to Native women and their crucial leadership in Indigenous and water rights.”—Kirkus Reviews
Praise for We Are Water Protectors
“Powerful . . . Goade’s illustrations combine a mystical mood with the lovely fierceness of a child seeking justice.”—The New York Times
★ “Observation is not enough, the book communicates: action is necessary… A passionate call for environmental stewardship.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review
★ “In this tribute to Native resilience, Indigenous author-and-illustrator team Lindstrom and Goade invite readers to stand up for environmental justice. An inspiring call to action for all who care about our interconnected planet.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review
★ “Goade’s watercolor illustrations fill the spreads with streaming ribbons of water, cosmic backdrops, and lush natural landscapes . . . Lindstrom’s spare, poetic text flows with the “river’s rhythm.” Written in response to the construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline, famously protested by the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe—and others—these pages carry grief, but it is overshadowed by hope in what is an unapologetic call to action.”—Booklist, starred review
★ “A gorgeous and empowering picture book with an urgent environmental plea.”—BookPage, starred review
