Charleyboy, Lisa, editor.; Leatherdale, Mary Beth, editor. #NOTYOURPRINCESS. 2017. CANADA. Annick Press. ISBN 978-1-55451-958-3.
PLOT SUMMARY
Stories of American Indian women of stereotyping and humiliation through poems, photos, and songs, share the struggles and injustices these women have faced and speak out for a hopeful change to the future.
CRITICAL ANALYSIS
The collection of poems, photos, personal stories, songs and more allow Native American women to share their stories from injustices to triumphs. Each contribution is unique and encourages further reading as the visuals complement the text. The progression from past to present is shown in the hashtag title, representing this important topic in today’s digital and social media age. The headings lead the collection from a beginning of collected experiences of historical pain to an ending of hope for the future of Native American women. Attractive images, personal memory journal entries, photographs of contributors all make for a page turner layout. Charleyboy, includes her own reflection of hope for the future generations. The contributors to the book are all listed at the back of the book with a description of who they are. Credit is given to the artwork as well.
EXCERPTS/ AWARDS
American Indian Youth Literature Award, 2018
Booklist, 09/15/17
Kirkus Reviews starred, 07/15/17
School Library Journal starred, 09/01/17
Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) starred, 02/01/18
YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults-Nominees, 2018
Booklist (September 15, 2017 (Vol. 114, No.2)): “The book includes examples of an array of occupations and experiences from professional athletes to social reformers and politicians that readers have likely never heard of.”
Kirkus Reviews starred (July 15, 2017): “The tapestry of voices addresses reclaiming Indigenous rights, overcoming abandonment, and abuse, navigating mixed identity, and cultural appropriation; there is also an homage to 13- year-old Anna Lee Rain Yellowhammer, a young water protector who gathered more than a quarter-million signatures to stop the Dakota Access Pipeline.”
School Library Journal (September 1, 2017): “Each entry it titles and accompanied by the author’s name showing the multiplicity of Indigenous identity through social media.”
CONNECTIONS
This collection of various entries kept me engaged as each story was a different one. I believe this is perfect for the young adult audience.
Sharing this book amongst other women studies books will be a great representation of the Native American women.
Displaying this book amongst other Native American authors during November which is Native American awareness month will be an ideal showcase for this book.
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