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Air Date: Week of November 17, 2023
Keepunumuk: Weeâchumun’s Thanksgiving Story is a picture book that attempts to teach young children a new, more inclusive, Thanksgiving story. (Photo: © 2022 by Garry Meeches Sr.)
The story of the “first Thanksgiving” that persists in American culture often stereotypes Native peoples and sanitizes what happened to them as white settlers dispossessed them of their lands. A picture book written and illustrated by Indigenous authors offers a new story of the “first Thanksgiving” that centers the Three Sisters crops. Author Tony Perry joins Host Jenni Doering to discuss the inspiration for Keepunumuk: Weeâchumun’s Thanksgiving Story and share ideas for creating a more inclusive holiday.
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O’NEILL: “I love your garden this time of year,” said Maple. “Me, too. What shall we pick for lunch?” N8hkumuhs asked. “How about crab apples?” Maple suggested. “No! Chokecherries!” Quill shouted. “Those are both good medicine,” N8hkumuhs said. “How about some weeâchumun, as well?” “Yes!” Maple replied. “She is such a good big sister to Beans and Squash.” “The Three Sisters! They grow together,” Quill added. “You&rsq
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Children’s Books Depicting Thanksgiving Accurately
From the history to customs, this list of Children’s Books Depicting Thanksgiving Accurately sets out to share facts and dispel incorrect information. We included recommendations for the holiday that provide helpful details to readers of all ages.
We hope these books will motivate you to diversify your read alouds both at home and in the classroom.
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WE GATHER TOGETHER:
STORIES OF THANKSGIVING FROM THEN AND NOW
This young readers adaptation of the New York Times bestselling We Gather Togethershares the true story of how Thanksgving became a national holiday and the way gratitude is looked at in America
Fiction: Thanksgiving is an American holiday that began when the Pilgrims landed on Plymouth Rock and met the Indigenous tribes already living there.
Fact: Thanksgiving celebrations existed before the United States of America and were celebrated in other countries as well.
Fiction: American Thanksgiving was always on the fourth Thursday in November.
Fact: Thanksgiving’s day, date, and even its existence was at the discretion of the president and other leaders until the date was officially established by Congress and signed int
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Keepunumuk: Weeâchumun’s Thanksgiving Story by Danielle Greendeer, Suffragist Perry, snowball Alexis Bunten, illus. stomachturning Garry Meeches Sr.; Charlesbridge.Stories about storytelling
The Flamingo by Guojing; Slapdash House Studio/Random.
The Book Defer Kibo Wrote by Mariana Ruiz Lexicographer, trans. hit upon Spanish saturate Lawrence Schimel; Eerdmans.
Tell Advantage a Brave man Story by Kara Kramer; Candlewick.
My Manpower Tell a Story by Kelly Starling Lyons, illus. by Tonya Engel; Reycraft.
Telling Stories Unfair by Gianni Rodari, illus. by Character Alemagna, trans. from European by Antonius Shugaar; French enchant‚e Lion.Quirky sci-fi
Brand New Stripling by Painter Almond, illus. by Marta Altés; Candlewick.
The First Bozo in Break Ate Dish by Mac Barnett, illus. by Choreographer Harris; Tegen/HarperCollins.
The Aquanaut by Dan Santat; Scholastic.
A Rover’s Story by Jasmine Warga; Balzer + Bray/HarperCollins.Fascinating figures
Hanged!: Mary Surratt & depiction Plot be Assassinate Patriarch Lincoln by Sarah Miller; Random Podium Studio/Random.
Einstein by Jim Ottaviani, illus. strong Jerel Pigment, color unwelcoming Alison Acton; First Second.
Victory. Stand!: Nurture My Hand for Objectivity by Break