We Are Water Protectors (Caldecott Medal Winner) — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
From author Carole Lindstrom and illustrator Michaela Goade comes a New York Times bestselling and Caldecott Medal winning picture book that honors Indigenous-led movements across the world. Powerfully written and gorgeously illustrated, We Are Water Protectors, issues an urgent rallying cry to safeguard the Earth’s water from harm and corruption—inviting young readers everywhere to join the fight.
Water is the first medicine.
It affects and connects us all . . .
When a black snake threatens to destroy the Earth
And poison her people’s water, one young water protector
Takes a stand to defend Earth’s most sacred resource.
The fight continues with Autumn Peltier, Water Warrior, the must-read companion book to We Are Water Protectors. Written by Carole Lindstrom and illustrated by Bridget George, it tells the story of real-life water protectors, Autumn Peltier and her great-aunt Josephine Mandamin, two Indigenous Rights Activists who have inspired a tidal wave of change.
Frequently asked questions
Is We Are Water Protectors (Caldecott Medal Winner) appropriate for a 7-year-old?
No violence is depicted in the book. The story promotes peaceful activism and environmental protection, focusing on the importance of safeguarding water. No scary content is present in the book. The narrative is uplifting and encourages children to engage in environmental activism without inducing fear.
Does We Are Water Protectors (Caldecott Medal Winner) have violence?
No violence is depicted in the book. The story promotes peaceful activism and environmental protection, focusing on the importance of safeguarding water.
Does We Are Water Protectors (Caldecott Medal Winner) have scary content?
No scary content is present in the book. The narrative is uplifting and encourages children to engage in environmental activism without inducing fear.
Does We Are Water Protectors (Caldecott Medal Winner) have religious themes?
No religious content in the book itself. The narrative emphasizes environmental protection and Indigenous heritage but does not include specific religious practices or beliefs.
Does We Are Water Protectors (Caldecott Medal Winner) have racial/cultural content?
The book highlights Indigenous rights and activism, specifically referencing real-life water protectors and their efforts against environmental harm. It centers on the experiences and heritage of Native American and First Nation peoples.
Does We Are Water Protectors (Caldecott Medal Winner) have profanity?
No profanity is found in the book. The language is appropriate for children and focuses on positive themes.
Does We Are Water Protectors (Caldecott Medal Winner) have climate change?
The book serves as a call to action for environmental stewardship, emphasizing the importance of protecting water as a vital natural resource. It encourages children to engage in activism for the environment.
Does We Are Water Protectors (Caldecott Medal Winner) have sexual identity?
No sexual content is present in the book. The narrative is centered around environmental themes and Indigenous rights.
Does We Are Water Protectors (Caldecott Medal Winner) have gender roles?
The book features characters of various genders but does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. The focus is on environmental activism rather than gender dynamics.
Does We Are Water Protectors (Caldecott Medal Winner) have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the book. The narrative focuses on environmental stewardship and Indigenous rights without addressing LGBTQ+ topics.
