we are water protectors by carole lindstrom

*'Goade's watercolor illustrations fill the spreads with streaming ribbons of water, cosmic backdrops, and lush natural landscapes. An inspiring call to action for all who care about our interconnected planet.'- starred review, Kirkus Reviews *'In this tribute to Native resilience, Indigenous author-and-illustrator team Lindstrom and Goade invite readers to stand up for environmental justice. *'This book will both educate and inspire youth.' - School Library Journal

Look at the illustrations in We Are Water Protectors.'Powerful.Goade's illustrations combine a mystical mood with the lovely fierceness of a child seeking justice.' - The New York Times.

How is everything on Earth related to everything else? Why is that important to understand?.Where does the water you drink come from? What can people do to make sure the water we use is safe?.If a pipeline was planned to go through your community, what would you do?.

Why were the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and other people protesting the Dakota Access Pipeline? Would you ever join a protest like the one on the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation? Why or why not?.

What does the “black snake” represent? What is an oil pipeline? Where are pipelines located?.

How does oil or chemicals get into our rivers and waterways? Why is it harmful?.

What do you use water for? Why does water need protecting?.

Questions for Discussion or Reflective Writing

As awareness of nature builds, encourage students to share observations and open up discussion about investigating what the Earth needs in your community and environmental issues your students are passionate about.

Ask students to start keeping a journal of what they take notice of outside-the growth of plants and trees, the antics of a squirrel, the sounds of a stream-and how those things connect.

What do they notice about the natural world? Talk about efforts they can make to observe and take action, like picking up trash in your school yard. Start by giving students time to observe the environment around them. Head outside with We Are Water Protectors and other titles and get a conversation going with kids about ways they can help care for the Earth.

Use reading to explore ways to live responsibly and as a way for kids to learn about and get close to nature.

We are water protectors by carole lindstrom