#keepunumuk

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I've been so excited for this book, and now it's here, just in time for Thanksgiving! At last, a story of Thanksgiving written by a member of the Wampanoag people, telling real history in a way that is accessible to little ones. This book tells the often-fictionalized tale from a Native perspective, creating the character of Weeâchumun (corn) to tell the story, along with Nokomis (grandmother), who unfolds the events to her grandchildren. It shows the generosity and caring of the Wampanoag people, and the mixed feelings of welcoming and wariness they felt for the people who needed help, but did not listen to the land. It tells the accurate account of the "first Thanksgiving," where settlers prepared a feast and fired muskets into the air, which alerted the Wampanoag (they didn't invite them to the feast). It notes how for settlers, the day is called Thanksgiving, but for many native people, it is a day of mourning. Yet this book is not somber, but thoughtful, a prelude to learning more (the back matter is particularly helpful). I strongly recommend this to all teachers, parents, and anyone wanting to show kids a "true" Thanksgiving story. #socialstudies #keepunumuk #thanksgiving #kindergarten #wampanoag #firstnationspeople #firstpeople #nativeamericans #americanindian #thanksgiving2022 #americanindianheritagemonth #nativeamerican #nativeamericanheritagemonth #teachinghardhistory #teacherlibrarian #teachthetruth #teachtruth #teachersofinstagram #teachersfollowteachers #librariansfollowlibrarians #librariansofinstagram #schoollibrarian #librarian #historyforkids #history #childrensbooks #ownvoices https://www.instagram.com/p/CkrjQryMd-q/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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#Keepunumuk: Weeâchumun's Thanksgiving Story

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What's Here Wednesday: Hidden History: Hidden Holidays

There are many fascinating diverse holidays out there to celebrate- some were traditionally not so widely known! Celebrations such as Juneteenth and Pride Month have only been in the mainstream in more recent years. Familiar holidays have a lot of deeper cultural background to explore, as well. Memorial Day has an overlooked place in Black history. In the TMC, you can find out about these holidays and more from some great books. Explore Thanksgiving from a Native American perspective, or Christmas with a Hispanic style.

Books pictured include:

Opal Lee and What it Means to be Free by Alice Faye Duncan

Keepunumuk by Alexis C. Bunten, Anthony Perry, and Danielle Greendeer

A day for Rememberin' by Leah Henderson

The Meaning of Pride by Rosiee Thor

'Twas Nochebuena by Roseanne Thong

#tmc #what's here wednesday #teaching materials center #memorial library #suny cortland #children's books #hidden history #teaching history #teaching social studies #holidays

[sniffanimal]

so me and the school librarian picked out a library book, a picture book, about the first thanksgiving from the perspective of the native people. my class teacher (a white guy from Alaska) asked me to get a picture book about thanksgiving and I decided this was a good pick since I read it to my student last year and it was really nice. but boy is he sweating trying to figure out how to teach a story about native-settler relations to 9 nonverbal preteens. he stutters so bad over every non-english word and often skips them or subs them in for the English word which like, sure these kids are early readers, but I can see the liberalism leaving his body every time he encounters "Weeachumun" in a sentence. it ain't that hard Matt. you could also take 10 minutes to read the book aloud to yourself at home so you don't sound soo nervous in front of the class. in hindsight I should have offered to read it maybe. we only read 3-4 pages a day to stretch the book out to break but. I picked out a book by the guy who did captain underpants to read on the last day before break so he stops shaking like a Chihuahua at the front of the class

anyways the book is "Keepunumuk: Weeachumun's thanksgiving story" and it's written and illustrated by various native Mashpee Wampanoag artists I recommend it!!

#badger rants

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[cocoawithbooks]

Review: Keepunumuk: Weeâchumun's Thanksgiving Story

Review: Keepunumuk: Weeâchumun’s Thanksgiving Story

If you are looking for a Thanksgiving story to share with your children, I recommend Keepunumuk: Weeâchumun’s Thanksgiving Story by Danielle Greendeer, Anthony Perry and Alexis Bunteen, illustrated by Garry Meeches Sr. This is the story of Thanksgiving from the First Peoples perspective. The Meal That Changed Lives Keepunumuk is the thanksgiving story told by a grandmother to her grandchildren…

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#childrens books

[memoriallibrarytmc]

What’s Here Wednesday: Pilgrim Hat Ellison Die Cut

Get ready for Thanksgiving with this pilgrim hat that you can cut out in the Inspiration Station! Along with the hat, stop by and borrow a book to teach your classes about the pilgrims’ journey. You can also add in some deeper perspective by finding books that illuminate the Native American perspective as well- why not read about everyone coming to the table?

The Mayflower by Kate Messner

The Mayflower by Mark Greenwood

Sailing on the Mayflower by Caryn Jenner

Keepunumuk by Alexis C. Bunten, Anthony Perry, and Danielle Greendeer

Thanksgiving: The True Story by Penny Coleman

#what's here wednesday #ellison die cuts #tmc #inspiration station #Memorial Library #SUNY Cortland #teaching materials center

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