Clambake: A Wampanoag Tradition

by Russell M. Peters

Other authorsMichael Dorris (Foreword), John Madama (Photographer)
Hardcover, 1992

LCC

Juv E99 W2 P47 1992

Collection

Juvenile

Description

Steven Peters, a twelve-year-old Wampanoag Indian in Massachusetts, learns from his grandfather how to prepare a clambake in the tradition of his people.

Publication

Minneapolis : Learner Publications Co., c1992

Tags

Wampanoag Indians--Rites and ceremonies--Juvenile literature, Clambakes--Massachusetts--Mashpee--Juvenile literature, Wampanoag Indians--Social life and customs--Juvenile literature, Indigenous people--North America--Massachusetts--Rites and ceremonies, Series: We are still here, Reading age: 8-12, Grades 3-6

Notes

Steven Peters, a twelve-year-old Wampanoag Indian in Massachusetts, learns from his grandfather how to prepare a clambake in the tradition of his people.

Includes bibliographical references.

Series

We Are Still Here: Native Americans Today

Awards

Philip C. Chinn Multicultural Book Award (1995)
CCBC Choices (1992)
NCTE Kaleidoscope: A Multicultural Booklist for Grades K-8 (1990-1992)
Teacher Favorites Award (1989-1993)

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