Autumn Peltier, Water Warrior by Carole Lindstrom, illustrated by Bridget George

The seventh generation is creating
A sea of change.

It was a soft voice, at first.
Like a ripple.
But with practice it grew louder.

Indigenous women have always worked tirelessly to protect our waterkeeping it pure and clean for the generations to come. Yet there was a time when their voices and teachings were nearly drowned out, leaving entire communities and environments in danger and without clean water.

But then came Grandma Josephine and her great-niece, Autumn Peltier.

Featuring a foreword from water advocate and Indigenous Rights Activist Autumn Peltier herself, this stunning picture book fromNew York Times-bestselling author Carole Lindstrom and illustrator Bridget George gives voice to the water and asks young readers to join the tidal wave of change.

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Autumn Peltier, Water Warrior is for ages 4 to 8.

Carole Lindstrom is an Anishinabe/Metis writer, and is a proud member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Ojibwe Indians. Her previous works include We Are Water Protectors and My Powerful Hair. She was born in Nebraska and currently lives in Maryland.

Bridget George is an illustrator from London, Ont. She was raised on the Anishinaabe nation of Kettle and Stony Point, and she belongs to the bear clan. Her first picture book that she also wrote was It's a Mitig!.

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