Amik Loves School: A Story of Wisdom

Amik Loves School: A Story of WisdomAmik tells Moshoom about his wonderful school. Then his grandfather tells him about the residential school he went to, much different from Amik's school. So Amik has an idea Amik Loves School is one book in The Seven Teachings Stories series. The Seven Teachings of the Anishinaabelove, wisdom, humility, courage, respect, honesty and truthare revealed in seven stories for children. Set in urban landscapes, Indigenous children tell familiar stories

The moments

Erdrich's virtuosity reminds me of an eagle in flight

The 5th book in the Birchbark House Series

Dez is navigating a new relationship and coming into her identity as a Two-Spirit person

more than anything

and Glooskap of the Passamaquoddy

They bring us generously into experiences that we must understand if we are to come together in real relationships

–Dakota War of 1862—nor did it end there

The debunking and debating of the science of origins is one of Erdrich's focal subjects

and economic disparities compared to the general population

Children of Native America Today invites readers to explore Native nations

Elegant artwork by Angela Erdrich features not only Josie and her family but also the animals and seasons and heartbeat of Aki