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This illustrated book to educate us about the sufferings of the indigenous peoples focusing on the resilience of such communities surviving throughout these years amidst unrest, fear and injustices done towards them.

The artwork and the illustrations are pretty basic.

It's a great way of introducing the concept through such a simple yet powerful storybook.

Highlights: facts and brief history on the same, and what's been done so far for this issue.

Thank you, authors and the publisher for the ARC.

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We Are Still Here is a must-purchase for all school and public libraries. This sequel to We Are Grateful refutes an all-too-common narrative; that Native Americans are a part of America's past, and not its present.

We are Still Here covers an oft overlooked part of Native American history: recent history, post colonialism. The story begins by outlining early assimilation practices, and continues through today's sovereign resurgence and advocacy. While the difficult vocabulary may put off younger readers, the refrain of "We Are Still Here!" is critical and captivating. Readers walk away with the knowledge that while Natives have been continually betrayed by the American government, they are still fighting and making their voices heard.

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Loved this history of American history from a Native American lens. These are facts that young readers should learn and understand. The images are really adorable. There is a glossary, timeline, and note from the author. Highly recommend.

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I was looking forward to reading this knowing not much about native Americans but I didn’t enjoy this. I didn’t understand who this was aimed at. The language was too complex for young children but the way it’s written wouldn’t entertain older children. This could have been so much more but seemed a more of a rant from someone who’s, probably rightfully, very angry.

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