What is Truth, Betsy?

Written by Katherena Vermette · Illustrated by Irene Kuziw

Part of the The Seven Teachings Stories series

A young girl seeks to understand the true meaning of Truth.

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24 pages· 460L

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Bookroo's summary

Miskwaadesi, an Anishinaabe girl, is puzzled by the concept of Truth taught in school. Guided by her teacher, she embarks on a journey to discover what Truth means in her life. As she reflects on her identity and heritage, Miskwaadesi learns to see the world through the lens of her culture. This story invites young readers to explore profound themes of identity and understanding, enriched by Anishinaabe traditions. Will Miskwaadesi uncover the essence of Truth in her world?

From the publisher

Miskwaadesi is learning so much in school. She is learning about the world she lives in and what it means to be a part of it. However, when her class learns about the teaching Truth, Miskwaadesi doesn’t understand. Her teacher Betsy asks Miskwaadesi to think about what is in her life and what she knows to be true. Miskwaadesi knows she is a girl and that she is Anishinaabekwens. Together, they explore what the teaching Truth is about.In this thoughtful story, an Anishinaabe girl explores the meaning of Truth and what she knows is true about the world she lives in. 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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