You Hold Me Up: Gimanaadenim Muckleshoot Jacklight and Baptism of Desire

Jacklight and Baptism of Desire

Stories create and understand

" is an Ojibwe-language collection of fictional short stories told by elders from the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe

It has important implications for the future of Native leadership

You Hold Me Up: Gimanaadenim Muckleshoot Jacklight and Baptism of DesireDual language (English and Anishinaabemowin) edition. Translated by Angela Mesic and Margaret Noodin. This vibrant picture book, beautifully illustrated by celebrated artist Danielle Daniel, encourages children to show love and support for each other and to consider each other's well being in their everyday actions. Consultant, international speaker and award winning author Monique Gray Smith wrote You Hold Me Up to prompt a dialogue among young