I am reading a slew of new to me picture books to bolster my social studies curriculum before my new class of 5th graders joins me this year. I teach pre-colonial America through the revolutionary War and always try to support Native voices throughout. I think this will be a great addition for when we talk about the 5/6 nations of the Iroquois Confederacy.

I also like that it was written by a Native person and includes a song composed and performed by the author! My students will like it.