12 Traditional Stories from Indigenous Tribes Across North America
by Tom Pecore Weso
Illustrated by Gloria Félix
4 stars
A nice collection of stories from tribal nations throughout North America. The stories cover different topics from creation to explaining nature to codes of conduct. Groups included are the Menominee, Navajo/Diné, Athabascan, Cherokee, Zuni Pueblo/A:shiwi, Cheyenne, Paiute, Nez Perce/Nimíipuu, Miwok, Haida, Lakota, and Delaware/Lenape.
The stories are well told. After each story is a bit more information on the tribal nation it originated from such as where they are located, cultural practices in the past and today, and the number of tribal members. I especially enjoyed the blend of historical and present-day information given for each tribal nation.
The artwork is absolutely stunning. Each story is paired with a full-color illustration that helps bring the story to life.
At the back is a glossary of terms bolded throughout the text, additional information about each tribal nation with further resources, and a short list of references.
A great read overall.