Anang isn't a boy or a girl. They are a two-spirit or nonbinary. They want to make a ribbon skirt for the powwow. They don't want people to treat them differently; not every in the tribe is welcoming about their two spirit-ness. Even someone Anang considered a friend.They ask the spirits for help. The turtles show up and help. Anang takes it as a sign that they should wear the skirt.
My Thoughts: This was a really interesting book as it combined so many pieces. The author is from the same tribe as Anang - and is also a two-spirit person. I felt so bad for them and wanted to wrap them in a hug. I love the way the spirits were woven into the books. The illustrations are lovely. I love how the skirt turned out.
The back matter is fantastic: glossary, histories, two-spirit information, and a recipe.
Cover Thoughts: Sweet
Source: My Library
Library Recommendation: Highly recommended for your school and public library's collection.
This does sound like a story that combines a lot of pieces. It's cool the author is in the same tribe as Anang. Happy MMGM!
ReplyDeleteThis book sounds really cool. I love that the story shows an experience that some readers will be unfamiliar with and it sounds like it is really moving. Definitely going to check this out. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jennifer! I’m always on the lookout for good, MG graphic novels. In fact, I’m also going to recommend The Ribbon Skirt to a friend of mine who’s a literacy tutor.
ReplyDeleteSuch a unique story line and one young readers would enjoy. Thanks for featuring on this week's MMGM
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like nothing else I've read. I will try to check it out. Thanks for the review.
ReplyDeleteI am always on the lookout for books written and/or illustrated by Indigenous kid-lit creators. Thanks for sharing this one.
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