Pub Date: January 1, 2026
LCCN: 2025012045
Lexile Code: 0680
Features: Glossary
Target Age Group: 08 to 11
Physical Info: 0.16" H x 8.01" L x 6.82" W ( 0.20 lbs) 32 pages
BISAC Categories:
Juvenile Nonfiction | Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island | Biography and Autobiography | Cultural and Regional | Literary
Series: Indigenous Biographies
Description: This fascinating book introduces readers to the life, work, and impact of poet Joy Harjo. The book also includes an "Topic Spotlight" special feature, several "Did You Know" facts, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index.
Brief description: Dr. Katrina M. Phillips (Red Cliff Ojibwe) is a writer, researcher, and history professor. She's written several children's books about Native histories and cultures, including Indigenous Peoples' Day and I Am on Indigenous Land. She and her husband live in Minnesota with their two sons and their goofy dog.
Review Quotes: "The author is Indigenous herself, and the heavier topics included, such as treaty rights and boarding schools, are treated with great respect and broken down in a way that young readers can understand. . . . Illustrating Indigenous excellence while also addressing hardships in an age-relevant way, this series is an excellent choice for school and public libraries." --School Library Journal