revealing a worldview shaped by language and customs and expressed through verse both playful and somber

Depending upon location and community

Given up for adoption as an infant

we are reminded that we are resilient

uses travelers' narratives

The Heartbeat Drum: The Story of Carol Powder, Cree Drummer and Activist Upper Skagit revealing a worldview shaped byAuthor Deidre Havrelock's and illustrator Aphelandra's The Heartbeat Drum is an uplifting picture book biography of a Cree activist and musician who founded an Indigenous hand drumming group, led by women and children, that spreads joy, healing, and unity nishkisinn. We are strong) . . . ninikamonn (We are singing) . . . mna nika hkamyimonn (And we will continue) . . . Whenever young Carol Powder sang along to her family's music, her heart felt light