 This inspiring story captures the complexities of identity and belonging on an Indigenous Peoples’ reservation (rez). The young girl is taunted by the kids while riding on the school bus home. She just wants to get home to the reservation, where she can feel safe. One by one, she tells her mom, nóhkom, moshum, and aunty about what happened, and they all offer advice. She decides to share something from her reservations with the other children. She says that she does beadwork, can ride a horse, and that she eats food straight from the land. She gives them all a piece of bannock and explains that the people she lives with on the rez speak their own language, dance pow-wow, smudge, snare rabbits, and more. She invites them to visit her rez, her home, so that they can see what it’s like. The writing is both lyrical and accessible, drawing readers into this celebration of traditional ways of life and the power of sharing. The vibrant illustrations created with pencil crayon and finished digitally complement the narrative beautifully, enhancing the story’s themes and evoking a deep sense of place. A beautiful author’s note is included. mjw |
| Title: Rez Kid Author: Andrea Landry Illustrator: Isabella Fassler Publisher: Kids Can Press. Toronto, Canada Copyright: 2025 Original Language: English ISBN: 978-1-5253-1125-3 Hardcover pages: 32 Age range: 4-7 Genre: Picture Book Author’s ethnicity: Anishinaabe Author’s residence: Poundmaker Cree Nation, Ontario, Canada Illustrator’s residence: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Subjects: Ancestors, Canadiana, Culture, Food, Indigenous Peoples, Reservations, Self-esteem, Self-reliance, Tradition |
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