Grandma's Tipi - A Present-Day Lakota Story

STRONG SALES TRACK: Nelson''s previous books have received numerous starred reviews and accolades, including a Carter G. Woodson Award, an American Indian Library Association Honor Book Award, the Spur Award from Western Writers of America, and a Texas Bluebonnet Master List selection. More than 100,000 copies of his books are currently in print.CONTEMPORARY NATIVE VOICES: More stories that highlight not just Indigenous history but that depict the daily lives of Native families today, like this one, are needed in children''s books.INTERGENERATIONAL STORY: Grandmother and granddaughter have a particularly close, tender relationship in this warm story about a girl visiting extended family.AUTHOR''S NOTE: Nelson explains the historical and contemporary use of tipis as well as their cultural meaning. For many Indigenous peoples, the tipi is a proud statement that they are still here, and a way to honor their traditions.SEASONAL HOOK: An atmospheric read that''s perfect for any summertime promotions.

Product details

• Authors: S D Nelson, S. D. Nelson
• Assisted by: S. D. Nelson (Illustration), Nelson S. D. (Illustration)
• Publisher: Abrams
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 4 to 8
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 08.06.2023
• EAN: 9781419731921
• ISBN: 978-1-4197-3192-1
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books; JUVENILE FICTION / Family / Multigenerational, Family & home stories (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage fiction: Family and home stories, Relating to Native American people