Ancestor Approved: Intertribal Stories for Kids

Ancestor Approved: Intertribal Stories for Kids

Native families from Nations across the continent gather at the Dance for Mother Earth Powwow in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Edited by award-winning and bestselling author Cynthia Leitich Smith, this collection of intersecting stories by both new and veteran Native writers bursts with hope, joy, resilience, the strength of community, and Native pride. Created in partnership with We Need Diverse Books. Learn more from Kirkus Reviews.

Video: The Story Behind "Ancestor Approved: Intertribal Stories for Kids"

Award-winning author Cynthia Leitich Smith shares the inspiration for the middle grade short story anthology "Ancestor Approved: Intertribal Stories for Kids" and talks about the some of the themes and memorable characters from the collection.