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molly_dettmann's review against another edition
4.0
This was a quick, but powerful read. It felt like I was reading a magazine all about Native American pain and pride. Some of the essays and poems were hard to read because you could just feel the emotion and anguish. I loved all the artwork and photos featured. I could have just looked at an entire book filled with that, but I liked all the variety. I only wish that it was a little longer! I feel like there is still so much more to discover with these women's stories and art. Definite must-purchase for teen library collections.
nglofile's review against another edition
4.0
A remarkable collection of original artwork, poetry, essays, and testimonials. The formats may vary, as do the voices, but the connective tissue is the combined message of strength and agency.
Because the selections themselves are compact and the entire work is slim, it is easy to pick up for a few minutes but then lose yourself in its entirety. This makes it accessible to a variety of readers, especially the intended young adult audience, and the purity of message has value regardless of the reader's previous exposure to indigenous culture.
Two of the entries on which I find myself continuing to reflect are of wildly different tones but equal in power. One is a portrait of the thirteen-year-old who has been an active leader in the Standing Rock protest. The other is a recounting of (offensive, infuriating, all-too-believable) comments the unsuspecting author was subjected to by her massage therapist during a session. These are but samples that illustrate the different entry points that invite greater understanding of the struggles very much a part of even 21st century life.
Because the selections themselves are compact and the entire work is slim, it is easy to pick up for a few minutes but then lose yourself in its entirety. This makes it accessible to a variety of readers, especially the intended young adult audience, and the purity of message has value regardless of the reader's previous exposure to indigenous culture.
Two of the entries on which I find myself continuing to reflect are of wildly different tones but equal in power. One is a portrait of the thirteen-year-old who has been an active leader in the Standing Rock protest. The other is a recounting of (offensive, infuriating, all-too-believable) comments the unsuspecting author was subjected to by her massage therapist during a session. These are but samples that illustrate the different entry points that invite greater understanding of the struggles very much a part of even 21st century life.
goldxnapplxs's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
confusedmuse's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
Fantastic anthology! The art and text are perfect. However, the ebook version is a chore to read. The text is so tiny, and I had to zoom in so much to make it legible that it became pixelated. I wish I'd had the physical version to read instead--the layout looks beautiful.
deservingporcupine's review against another edition
5.0
Skillfully curated anthology that belongs in every secondary ELA/history/art classroom. Full of texts that will invite further study and likely inspire students to learn more.
naomi_nem's review against another edition
4.0
Loved this. We read it for english class and I’m so glad we did. I absolutely adore mixed-media pieces like this, and especially when it has the potential to pack the kind of punch that this book did.
chyreads29's review against another edition
5.0
4.5
A truly stunning anthology. This should be on all the shelves in every middle and high school.
A truly stunning anthology. This should be on all the shelves in every middle and high school.
dlberglund's review against another edition
4.0
Beautifully designed, powerfully created collection of writing and art reflecting on the experience and reality of being a Native American woman. (Funded as the third in a series by the Canadian Council for the Arts, it makes me wish that all national arts organizations would take the cue and create more works like this one.) The creators are diverse in their experiences and perspectives, and empowering to read. I only wish that there were more.