Written by: Charlene Willing McManis with Traci Sorell Cover Art by: Marlena Myles For ages: Middle Grades Language: English & some Chinuk Wawa Topics Covered: Indigenous Voices, Historical Fiction, Historical Events, Umpqua Tribe, Own Voices, Relocation, Dissolution, Racism, Oppression. Summary: This book’s main character Regina might be historical fiction, but the events are real. Regina is 12 when her Umpqua tribe…
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Lily Brown’s Paintings
Written by: Angela Johnson Illustrated by: E.B. Lewis For ages: 3 years and up Language: English Topics Covered: POC-Centric Narratives, Art, Artist, Self-Expression, Independent Thought. Summary: This sweet and whimsical book is all about Lily Brown and how she paints. When painting, Lily is captivated and sent into another universe where her imagination makes her soar through the solar system, see…