Carole Lindstrom

Water is the first medicine. It affects and connects us all... When a black snake threatens to destroy the Earth and poison her people's water, one young water protector takes a stand to defend Earth's most sacred resource. Inspired by the many indigenous-led movements across North America, this bold and lyrical picture book issues an urgent rallying cry to safeguard the Earth's water from harm and corruption.

"Indigenous women have always worked tirelessly to protect our water -- keeping it pure and clean for the generations to come. Yet there was a time when their voices and teachings were nearly drowned out, leaving entire communities and environments in danger and without clean water. But then came Grandma Josephine and her great-niece, Autumn. Speak for the water. Sing for the water. Dance for the water. With moving lyricism and arresting illustrations,...

Una exploración lírica bellamente ilustrada de los valores, las conexiones y la sabiduría de los pueblos indígenas en relación con el agua y la Madre Tierra. Este libro se inspiró en los muchos movimientos liderados por indígenas en América del Norte para proteger el agua como una fuente sagrada de y para la vida. A beautifully-illustrated, lyrical exploration of the values, connections, and wisdom of Indigenous people as it relates to water...