Amik Loves School

Written by Katherena Vermette · Illustrated by Irene Kuziw

Part of the The Seven Teachings Stories series

A boy's school celebrates the culture his grandfather's school tried to erase.

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24 pages· 500L

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Bookroo's summary

Amik loves school, but his grandfather's memories of a residential school reveal a painful past where language was forbidden. Determined to bridge the gap, Amik devises a plan to show his grandfather how his school honors their culture. This touching tale explores the resilience of tradition and the power of family, inviting young readers to discover the Seven Teachings of the Anishinaabe. Will Amik's idea help heal old wounds and celebrate a vibrant heritage?

From the publisher

Amik loves going to school, but when he shares this with his grandfather, he finds out Moshoom attended residential school. At Moshoom’s school, students were forbidden from speaking their language. It sounds very different from Amik’s school, so Amik has an idea…In this heartwarming story, an Anishinaabe child shows his grandfather how his school celebrates the culture that residential schools tried to erase. A pronunciation guide for the Anishnaabemowin words can be found at the back of the book.Rich in culture and grounded in traditional knowledge, Katherena Vermette’s The Seven Teachings Stories series features themes of love, wisdom, humility, courage, respect, honesty, and truth. Contemporary Indigenous children explore the Seven Teachings of the Anishinaabe through stories of home and family that will look familiar to all young readers in these books for ages 3-5.

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