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The Gift Is in the Making: Anishinaabeg Stories by Leanne Betasamosake Simpson, Amanda Strong

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funny lighthearted fast-paced

3.75

carlysgrowingtbr's review

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5.0

This was a wonderful collection of indigenous stories full of lessons and whimsy. The stories were told very well and in a way that held the attention of the reader. I read this on audiobook and I greatly enjoyed the narrator as well.

Before every story there is a little vocabulary lesson introducing you to some words in the native language of the author. I found this to be very interesting and a great addition to the stories. The stories are deeply rooted in nature and I loved that especially for my kids. It really held their attention.

I definitely want to read more by this author.

babyfacedoldsoul's review

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5.0

Listened to this as an audiobook which is the format I recommend. Great stories.

scmiller's review

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4.0

I truly appreciate this book as a gentle introduction to Anishnaabe traditional stories (told in a more modern approach). I loved how Leanne Simpson integrates Anishnaabemowin throughout her stories; I feel like it helped me learn and understand the language better. I'm excited to add it to my school library; I think it will be extremely useful.