Written by Wab Kinew, Illustrated by Joe Morse, Published by Tundra, 2018. (Biography, ages 5-12)
In my own reading history, this is the first picture book I’ve come across that celebrates numerous Indigenous heroes in both a past and contemporary setting. I can only hope that more and more books like this continue to be published!
BACKGROUND
Indigenous heroes (warriors, artists, athletes, doctors, advocates) from past and present are given a brief bio in rhyming text while encouraging the reader to continue to strive and shine, because they matter and can show the world what they can do. #OwnVoices
BEST FOR
About a fifteen minute read aloud that would be a great way to introduce a biography unit. Also a great addition to an Indigenous unit to show a contemporary perspective. Includes an author’s note and biography section with slightly more details. Can be used as a research question prompt.
PAIR WITH
Chester Nez and the Unbreakable Code: A Navajo Code Talker’s Story by Joseph Bruchac
Fatty Legs by Christy Jordan-Fenton
WHERE TO PURCHASE
If you have an interest in reading Go Show the World
It’s summer and usually this means trying to take my boys out in parks and trails as much as possible. It also means a lot of rocks, sticks, pinecones, shells and other items from the wild that fill pockets, my bag, and even random areas of the house. This book perfectly encapsulates that natural curiosity and imaginative play with whimsical illustrations.
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