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Cedarville University DigitalCommons@Cedarville 2021 Review of We Are Water Protectors Katie Korwan Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.cedarville.edu/intern_bo

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Review of We Are Water Protectors

Katie Korwan

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We Are Water Protectors

Lindstrom, Carole

Roaring Brook Press, 2020

30501004496155

This book is absolutely jaw-dropping both in its incredible illustrations and in its imperative and mature message about preserving the earth Using the cultural beliefs of the Ojibwe culture, this book looks at the maltreatment of Mother Earth from a steward’s perspective It uses the heinous “black snake” as a metaphor for oil pipelines and human progress as it encroaches upon the untouched natural beauty of the earth and its water supply This book also teaches children about the religious beliefs of different Native American cultures and encourages pride in one’s own heritage It defines environmental consciousness as a constant fight and implores children to commit to retaining the purity of the world’s water and land This book gives valuable insights into the cultural heritage of North America, its Native American roots, and the cultural problems

that persist in the world today On top of that, its illustrations are simply gorgeous Highly

Recommended Katie Korwan, Centennial Library Intern, Cedarville University, Cedarville,

Ohio