Brave
Weshoyot Alvitre, illustrated by Weshoyot Alvitre
A Native boy teased for his long braid learns how his father and grandfather were once forced to cut their hair, helping him understand his braid as a source of strength and cultural pride.
Book details
- Format
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Kokila
- Published
- April 15, 2025
- Pages
- 32
- ISBN-13
- 9780593531600
- Language
- English
Reading lists that include this book
National Council for the Social StudiesNCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People 2026Kindergarten to Second GradeSee the original listSources
- BraveSource for: Description
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