Brave

BraveAn affirming, heartfelt picture book about a Native American boy proudly growing out his hair and basking in the knowledge that braids are beautiful. Each morning, Dad brushes the knots from his son's long hair to braid it. The boy winces at the tugging, and at school he's teased for his braid. But he remembers the stories of how his father and grandpa were forced to cut their hair and forbidden from practicing their traditions when they were young,

although Native Americans and new immigrants faced different legal and cultural obstacles to citizenship

Johnson agreed to host a group who wanted to hear him speak about the power of storytelling

Despite deep mistrust

like why we don't feel dizzy when the Earth spins

author of The Line Becomes a River

As the four seasons unfold—from Ziigwan (Spring) through Niibin and Dagwaagin to the silent

Riggs (1812-83)

The poems weaponize (webonize

Jonny Appleseed is a unique

She shows how historic and emotional pain are passed down through generations

but also a story about learning to be patient and gentle with yourself

most likely a result of historic movements of the Ojibwe people to their present location in the northern midwestern region of North America