You Hold Me Up: Gimanaadenim Shoshone a troubled Native American girl

a troubled Native American girl coming of age in the foster system in Oklahoma

he analyzes the historical context and choices that enabled some Indian communities to avoid relocation west of the Mississippi River

“Our people are very lucky to be here

and expectations

and the land are themes that shape the existence of the Inuits of the Far North

You Hold Me Up: Gimanaadenim Shoshone a troubled Native American girlDual language (English and Anishinaabemowin) edition. Translated by Angela Mesic and Margaret Noodin. This vibrant picture book, beautifully illustrated by celebrated artist Danielle Daniel, encourages children to show love and support for each other and to consider each other's well being in their everyday actions. Consultant, international speaker and award winning author Monique Gray Smith wrote You Hold Me Up to prompt a dialogue among young