To Walk the Sky

Written by Patricia Morris Buckley · Illustrated by E.B. Lewis

Native skywalkers defy heights, crafting city skylines and legacies.

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40 pages· 1,041 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud· ~870L

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Bookroo's summary

Generations of Native skywalkers have shaped city skylines, balancing on beams high above the ground. Their legacy of courage and resilience continues today, as they face daunting heights and personal loss. Discover the remarkable stories of these brave individuals who dared to touch the heavens, leaving an indelible mark on North America. What drives them to walk the sky, and what sacrifices do they make along the way? This tale of bravery and tragedy is vividly brought to life, inviting you to explore the lives of those who build our world from above.

From the publisher

Look to the sky!High above the ground, generation after generation, Native workers called skywalkers have sculpted city skylines, balancing on narrow beams, facing down terrifying heights and heartbreaking loss. These skywalkers who dared to touch the heavens have built a legacy of landmarks all over the North American continent–and even today, there are Native Americans still climbing up among the clouds, brave enough to walk the sky.With impactful and illuminating prose, Patricia Morris Buckley (Mohawk) tells the soaring story of the remarkable skywalkers, whose bravery and tragedies are warmly captured in moving watercolors by award-winning artist E. B. Lewis (Lenni-Lenape).

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