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The book of cultures

30 stories to discover the world
The first diverse children's book of its kind, "The Book of Cultures" was created for young readers to discover the world and embrace diverse realities. - 120 pages. - It includes 30 fictional stories featuring buddies from different countries, followed by a snapshot on each culture, with fun facts and engaging activities. - The perfect bedside book to take readers on adventures around the world, all from the comfort of their home. - To date, the book is the 8th most backed & funded children's book project on Kickstarter, raising $164,370 in pre-orders in just 40 days. - It has received numerous awards including a Family Choice Award, a National Parenting Center Award, a NAPPA Award and a Tillywig Award. - The book has also been featured in various news channels such as NBC, KTLA and Fox News.
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Everything you wanted to know about Indians but were afraid to ask

2024
An Ojibwe scholar and cultural preservationist answers the most commonly asked questions about Native Americans, both historical and modern.
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On the trapline

"A boy and Moshom, his grandpa, take a trip together to visit a place of great meaning to Moshom. A trapline is where people hunt and live off the land, and it was where Moshom grew up. As they embark on their northern journey, the child repeatedly asks his grandfather, "Is this your trapline?" This is a heartfelt story about memory, imagination and intergenerational connection that perfectly captures the experience of a young child's wonder as he is introduced to places and stories that hold meaning for his family"-- Provided by publisher.
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Colonization and the Wampanoag story

2023
"The true story of the Indigenous Nations of the American Northeast, including the Wampanoag nation and others, and their history up to present day"--Provided by publisher.
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The Iroquois

2025
"Get to know the Iroquois people and their history. Easy-to-understand text supported by historical and modern imagery introduces Iroquois homeland, traditions, social structure, and more"--Amazon.

Naming ceremony

2023
It is time for her baby sister's naming ceremony, and Amira has a name picked out, but as friends and family pronounce the names they have brought, Amira starts to wonder if her chosen name is really the blessing she thought it was. Includes a note about West African tradition of the naming ceremony.

A kid's life in ancient Rome

2024
"Tired of long school days? Well, in ancient Rome, school started before sunrise and didn't end until late in the afternoon. It was also every day of the week. Even in the summer! Learn all about this tough time to be a kid"--.

Homeland

my father dreams of Palestine
2023
"A Palestinian family celebrates the stories of their homeland in this moving autobiographical picture book."--Provided by publisher.

They built me for freedom

the story of Juneteenth and Houston's Emancipation Park
2024
"Bringing to life the 150-year story of Emancipation Park in Houston, Texas, and the origins of Juneteenth, this . . . picture book, with lyrical text and vibrant artwork, is an ode to the struggle, triumph, courage and joy of Black America"--Provided by publisher.

The circuit

graphic novel
Provides a graphic novel adaptation of the memoir of the same name which follows a family of Mexican American farm workers as they move from camp to camp around the state of California, experiencing the hardships of constantly moving, the growth of their family, and the joys of family life.
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