Overview

Water Walkers: Five Journeys is the composite of five fictional picture books about a schoolgirl named Mai. Her grandmother and family members are walking the perimeter of each of the Great Lakes. In each of the stories, she learns valuable lessons about protecting the earth. The books are based on what real-time Native people accomplished under the leadership of Ojibway Grandmother Josephine Mandamin. Their water walks of over 20,000 miles throughout the United States and Canada were intended to bring ""collective consciousness"" regarding the condition of water, and to focus on environmental issues in treating water with dignity and respect. The stories are contemporary and historical at the same time. They send a strong message about the protection of water and the environment through the eyes of a young girl.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful story based on the true experiences of Native American women's witness to our water Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2023, By David Crumm Format: Paperback Without clean water, we perish. It's just that simple. That's why the powerful witness of these Native American women is such an inspiring story for everyone. It's a story that should be read and enjoyed in our families. I'm writing this as a grandfather who has collected all of Carol's Water Walker books over the years and has shared these stories with my granddaughter. This is the latest in that series, and it emphasizes the theme of generation-to-generation sharing of these stories and these values. They're absolutely beautiful books, produced from the Midwest with encouragement from Native peoples who want this story shared more widely. Give yourself and your family a gift of one of these books. You could start back at the beginning of Carol's series or start with this volume, emphasizing the links between generations. (Amazon carries all of them.)

Author Information

Carol is an educator, author, environmental speaker, and a NASA Solar System Ambassador. She was born and raised in Michigan and made water her focus. She was awarded a Master's Degree in Library and Information Science from Wayne State University and received a Master's in Educational Technology from Michigan State University. Her initial degree was from Western Michigan University, majoring in English. Carol taught in several school districts in the classroom and as a school media specialist. She is the author of eight books, six of which are part of ""The Water Walkers Series"". They present what Native People are doing to protect the Great Lakes, rivers, and waterways across the United States and Canada. The series won the Eric Hoffer ""Eye of DaVinci"" Award for their artwork and were honored as a finalist for the Eric Hoffer Grand Prize. At the Traverse City Moonbeam Awards, her books won a bronze medal in the Multicultural category and a silver medal in the Best in Series category. These books can now be seen in Michigan's National Parks: Sleeping Bear Dunes, Keweenaw, Isle Royale, and River Raisin. Carol hopes that readers of The Water Walkers series will become more aware of Native teachings and become involved in recycling and protecting the environment. Carol has plans for more children's books that will continue Mai's journey to protect the water. Visit: caroltrembath.com David W. Craig is an enrolled Chippewa (Ojibway). Born and raised in the state of Washington, David W. Craig grew up surrounded by land as alive as it is beautiful. David began private art lessons at the age of nine. After high school graduation, he pursued his lifelong passion and earned a degree in art from Seattle Art Institute. David has done freelance work for national parks and for various commercial organizations, but currently, he focuses full-time on his own style of painting. Weaving together story, emotion, and moments in time with color and a vibrant sensitivity, each of David's pieces speaks to its viewers uniquely and powerfully. Watercolor mixed media, sculpture, and leather work are some of his media. David and his daughters travel throughout the western United States, attending tribal gatherings, powwows, and art shows. Kristin Wolden Nitz is an avid sports fan, coach, and the author of many magazine articles on kids and sports. Nitz is the author of Suspect and Defending Irene, and has also written nonfiction books, including Play By Play Softball, Play By Play Track, and Play By Play Field. She lives in Michigan.

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