Raven’s Ribbons
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Illustrated by Daniel Ramirez
Formats and Prices
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$18.99Format
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★ “Spillett captures the joy of the round dance, and a feeling of belonging and connection offered in intergenerational Indigenous community.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review
★ “Simple and tender.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
From New York Times bestselling author Tasha Spillett and illustrator Daniel Ramirez comes a joyous intergenerational celebration of gender self-expression and acceptance through an Indigenous lens.
In the spirit of beloved books like Julián is a Mermaid, here is a moving intergenerational story celebrating identity, self-expression, and the realization that even within our traditions, there is room for beautiful reinvention.
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* "Spillet (Cree and Trinidadian) uses repetition to set the rhythm of the story . . . . Ramirez (Saginaw Chippewa Tribe) blends bright, bold illustrations and neutral backgrounds to highlight the vibrant ribbon skirts. . . . Join Raven and his grandma and stand heart by heart alongside them as they learn that boys, too, can wear ribbon skirts."Booklist, starred review
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* “Simple and tender, this picture book honors Native traditions as it makes space for all members of Indigenous communities to take part…Weaves Two-Spirit self-expression and collective belonging into a beautiful tribute to Indigenous heritage.”Kirkus Reviews, starred review
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* "Spillett captures the joy of the round dance, and a feeling of belonging and connection offered in intergenerational Indigenous community."Publishers Weekly, starred review
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“[A] welcome story about an Indigenous child’s gender expression.”Horn Book
- On Sale
- Jan 14, 2025
- Page Count
- 32 pages
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
- ISBN-13
- 9780316422161