Lindstrom's spare, poetic text flows with the 'river's rhythm.' Written in response to the construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline, famously protested by the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe-and others-these pages carry grief, but it is overshadowed by hope in what is an unapologetic call to action.' - starred review, Booklist *'Observation is not enough, the book communicates: action is necessary. An inspiring call to action for all who care about our interconnected planet.'- starred review, Kirkus Reviews *' Goade's watercolor illustrations fill the spreads with streaming ribbons of water, cosmic backdrops, and lush natural landscapes. It teaches students the importance of taking care of our planet.*'In this tribute to Native resilience, Indigenous author-and-illustrator team Lindstrom and Goade invite readers to stand up for environmental justice. This book is f illed with figurative language. The black snake represents oil pipelines. She must help to protect their water from it. In the story, the black snake is coming to the narrator’s village.

Her people had always shared stories about a black snake that would come to their land someday. As a result, they want to do what they can to protect it. They understand that everything on Earth is interconnected. They feel it is their job to protect nature. The people in her village consider themselves Water Protectors and Stewards of the Earth.

The narrator of this book grew up learning the importance of water. this book addresses the need to protect water from oil pipelines. The purpose of the book is to inspire readers to protect the Earth. family involvement at home and in schoolĬarol Lindstrom, the author of We Are Water Protectors, was inspired to write this story by numerous movements led by Indigenous people in North America.SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING IN THE CLASSROOM.organizing classroom supplies and teaching materials.teacher time management and productivity.

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