Monique Gray Smith

• Apr-2026
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When Charlie’s Kohkom asks him what the best part of his school day was, he knows right away: Indigenous drum circle! Kohkom tells him that not very long ago she was gifted her very first drum at a ceremony for children who never returned h...

• Apr-2025
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Let Dragonfly lead you on a journey of inspiration!Following your winged guide, visit the places and things that can help you find strength in the present and imagine your amazing future. Dream alongside everything from a giant construction site and ...

• Apr-2025
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Let Dragonfly lead you on a journey of inspiration! Following your winged guide, visit the places and things that can help you find strength in the present and imagine your amazing future. Dream alongside everything from a giant construction site and...

• Apr-2024
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Encourage 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 dialogu...

• Mar-2024
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Featured title in Shake Up Your Shelves, a campaign to promote inclusive texts in curriculum, library collections, and in bookstores�Shake Up Your Storytime Pride on Every Page campaignFeatured title on HarperStacks, the school & library digital mark...

• Sep-2022
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Poignant words from award-winning Indigenous author Monique Gray Smith about all the hopes adults have for the young people in their lives.The hopes we have for the children in our lives are endless. We want our young people to thrive and experience ...

• May-2021
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�... "A quiet loveliness, sense of gratitude, and -- yes -- happiness emanate from this tender celebration of simple pleasures." -- Publishers Weekly, starred reviewThe sun on your face. The smell of warm bannock baking in the oven. Holding the ha...

• May-2021
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Encourage 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 amo...

• Apr-2021
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★ A quiet loveliness, sense of gratitude, and—yes—happiness emanate from this tender celebration of simple pleasures. — Publishers Weekly, starred review “Will leave the youngest readers gladly imagining what fills their...

• Oct-2020
• / General Fiction
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"Notably centering Indigenous families and characters of color in personal and communal activities -- and encouraging readers to evaluate their actions toward others.” -- Publishers WeeklyWhen We Are Kind celebrates simple acts of everyday kindness...

• Oct-2020
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Notably centering Indigenous families and characters of color in personal and communal activities—and encouraging readers to evaluate their actions toward others.”—Publishers Weekly When We Are Kind celebrates simple acts of everyda...

• Nov-2017
• / General Fiction
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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 spe...

• Feb-2016
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The sun on your face. The smell of warm bannock baking in the oven. Holding the hand of someone you love. What fills your heart with happiness? This beautiful board book, with illustrations from celebrated artist Julie Flett, serves as a reminder for...

• Feb-2014
• / General Fiction
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Tilly has always known she’s part Lakota on her dad’s side. She’s grown up with the traditional teachings of her grandma, relishing the life lessons of her beloved mentor. But it isn’t until an angry man shouts something on the street that Ti...