 | Raven's Ribbons Author: Spillett-Sumner, Tasha | |
| Price: $14.24 | ||
Summary:
A boy shares his dream of wearing a traditional ribbon skirt to the community's round dance with his grandmother.
Reviews:
Booklist (+) (12/01/25)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 01/01/2025 *Starred Review* Raven loves being surrounded by beautiful, swaying ribbon skirts at the round dance—so much so that he, too, wants to wear a ribbon skirt. Grandma is less sure, but thinks about all the ribbon skirts she's made, how each one feels just right for the person who will wear it. As Raven sleeps, Grandma sews. At the next round dance, Raven sways to the drums in his very own ribbon skirt. Spillet (Cree and Trinidadian) uses repetition to set the rhythm of the story, from the onomatopoeia of the drums to the phrase, Round and round they go. Ramirez (Saginaw Chippewa Tribe) blends bright, bold illustrations and neutral backgrounds to highlight the vibrant ribbon skirts. Ramirez's acrylic paint–on-canvas illustrations include a variety of body sizes and ages at the round dance, showcasing an array of Indigenous identities. The illustrations of Raven and Grandma dancing in their ribbon skirts with their community are especially poignant. Back matter includes notes from the author and illustrator, detailing their Native Nations, inspirations, and gratitude for Two-Spirit relatives. Spillet ends her note with a hopeful, heart-filled message, May we come to know our place in the circle, standing side by side, heart by heart. Join Raven and his grandma and stand heart by heart alongside them as they learn that boys, too, can wear ribbon skirts. - Copyright 2025 Booklist.
