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Keepunumuk by Danielle Greendeer

Keepunumuk

Weeâchumun's Thanksgiving Story

Danielle Greendeer, Anthony Perry, Alexis Bunten

Charlesbridge · Print & ebook · August 2, 2022

Written and illustrated by four Indigenous creators, this beautiful picture book honors both the history and tradition that surrounds the story of the first Thanksgiving.

Native American Life (U.S.)ThanksgivingIndigenous Historychildren
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Who it’s for
See the first Thanksgiving through Wampanoag eyes, in a picture book grounded in Indigenous tradition.
Themes
Thanksgiving through Wampanoag eyes, Growing the Three Sisters
Genres
Thanksgiving, Native American Life (U.S.), Indigenous History

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About this book

Written and illustrated by four Indigenous creators, this beautiful picture book honors both the history and tradition that surrounds the story of the first Thanksgiving. Discover the first Thanksgiving through Wampanoag eyes, as the Native Americans teach the Pilgrims to grow the three sisters—corn, beans, and squash—for a successful harvest.

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Written by Danielle Greendeer (Mashpee Wampanoag), Anthony Perry (Chickasaw), Alexis Bunten (Unangan/Yup’ik) and beautifully illustrated by Garry Meeches Sr. (Anishinaabe), this important fall favorite is crafted for 3-7 year olds and includes a glossary, a recipe, and back matter with additional resources and information.

A Different Thanksgiving View

See the first Thanksgiving through Wampanoag eyes, in a picture book grounded in Indigenous tradition.

Come here for

  • A perspective that brings Wampanoag knowledge to the familiar holiday story
  • The three sisters: corn, beans, and squash

Expect

  • A picture book written and illustrated by Indigenous creators
  • A glossary, recipe, and additional resources in the back matter

Where it sits

Native American Life (U.S.)53%
Thanksgiving47%
Indigenous History36%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • US: Native American Stories
  • Thanksgiving Stories
  • Indigenous Teachings
Authors
Danielle Greendeer, Anthony Perry, Alexis Bunten
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Published
August 2, 2022
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Thanksgiving through Wampanoag eyes · Growing the Three Sisters
Reading lane
US: Native American Stories