Venom - The poison that certain snakes, insects, and other animals produce. Nourish - Supply with food needed for life and growth.įoretold - To tell of as likely to happen in the future. Who is on the cover of the book? What are they holding? Takes a stand to defend Earth’s most sacred resource. When a black snake threatens to destroy the EarthĪnd poison her people’s water, one young water protector 'Inspired by the many Indigenous-led movements across North America, We Are Water Protectors issues an urgent rallying cry to safeguard the Earth’s water from harm and corruption―a bold and lyrical picture book.' Grade Level: Kindergarten (GLCs: Click here for grade level guidelines.) With gorgeous illustrations, it gives readers a sense of our connectivity.' -Romper.Volunteers needed in May! Click here to sign up. 'This book celebrates indigenous-led movements to protect our planet's water. 'Flowing words by Carole Lindstrom and lush art by Michaela Goade appear in immaculate synchronicity on every page of We Are Water Protectors.'- Shelf Awareness *'A gorgeous and empowering picture book with an urgent environmental plea.' - starred review, BookPage A passionate call for environmental stewardship.' - starred review, Publishers Weekly *'Observation is not enough, the book communicates: action is necessary. 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.' - starred review, Booklist *'Goade’s watercolor illustrations fill the spreads with streaming ribbons of water, cosmic backdrops, and lush natural landscapes. An inspiring call to action for all who care about our interconnected planet.'- starred review, Kirkus Reviews *'In this tribute to Native resilience, Indigenous author-and-illustrator team Lindstrom and Goade invite readers to stand up for environmental justice.

*'This book will both educate and inspire youth.' - School Library Journal 'Powerful.Goade’s illustrations combine a mystical mood with the lovely fierceness of a child seeking justice.' - The New York Times

The water protectors book