Stitches of Tradition (Gashkigwaaso Tradition)
by Marcie Rendon (Author) Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley (Illustrator)
"Noozhishenh, bimadiziwin," Nookomis says. "My granddaughter, live a good life."
An Ojibwe grandmother carefully measures and selects just the right colors of fabric, and her sewing machine hums whirr, whirr, whirr late into the night.
In the morning, her growing granddaughter has a beautiful new ribbon skirt to wear, a reminder of her nookomis and the cultural traditions that stitch together her family with love.
This heartwarming story by Marcie Rendon (Ojibwe), with stunning illustrations by Joshua Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley (Ojibwe), celebrates the power of Indigenous craft and community and weaves together the spirit of resilience, female empowerment, and gratitude for the generations that came before us.
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A radiant and joyful glimpse at an important Native tradition. — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
Tradition and love are the core of this picture book...Ojibwe language is seamlessly woven into the dialogue. The digital art fully saturates the pages, layering textures and colors much like the ribbon skirts, and the palette is buoyant and bright, exuding a celebratory feel. — Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
JUV048000 - Juvenile Fiction | Clothing & Dress
JUV014000 - Juvenile Fiction | Girls & Women
JUV011040 - Juvenile Fiction | People & Places | United States - Native American
Picture books
Indians of North America
Ojibwa Indians
Rites and ceremonies
Skirts
