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In this beautifully illustrated book, a determined young Anishnaabe girl in search of adventure goes on a transformative journey into a forest on her traditional territory. She is joined by a chorus of women and girls in red dresses, ancestors who tell her they remember what it was like to be carefree and wild, too. Soon, though, the girl is challenged by a monster named Hate, who envelops her in a cloud of darkness. She climbs a mountain to evade him, and, with the help of her matriarchs and the power of Thunderbird, the monster is held at bay. The women and girls together beat their drums in song and support, giving the girl the confidence she needs to become a changemaker in the future, capable of fending off any monster in her way. Together We Drum, Our Hearts Beat as One is a moving and powerful book about Indigenous resistance and female empowerment.… (more)
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Chief Lady Bird’s illustrations are very colorful and beautiful . Each detail was delicately created, offering hundreds of things to discover. Willie Poll ‘s words are poetic and mesmerizing. It is a powerful book about Indigenous resistance and ancestral connection. Family and ancestors are at the heart of the young heroine’s quest, as they give her courage and confidence to continue on her chosen path.