The Heartbeat Drum: The Story of Carol Powder, Cree Drummer and Activist

This picture-book biography follows Carol Powder, a Cree musician and activist. Powder confronted the belief that women should not play drums, then founded an Indigenous hand-drumming group involving women and children. As an elder, she continued sharing this respected practice with young people. The book presents drumming as a source of singing, strength, healing, and unity, with notes and additional material included at the end.