Synopsis
Summary
Inspired by the true story of Ola Mildred “Millie” Rexroat, a WWII Native woman pilot, this is the tale of a family, separated by duty and distance, waiting at their home at the base of a mountain for their loved one to return from war. We see both the family at home, comforting each other, and the pilot in her plane, hoping for peace and to be reunited with her family. The threads of the grandmother’s weaving link the family together in Alvitre’s illustrations.
In circular prose, the story shows the bonds between family members and the support they offer one another, and also celebrates the traditions (such as weaving and cooking) that sustain the family as they wait.
Notable Achievements
American Indian Youth Literature Award: 2020 Picture Book Honor; American Library Association Notable Children's Book 2020; Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People 2020; Rise: A Feminist Book Project: Top Ten List 2020; Notable Books for a Global Society Award List 2020; Notable Children's Recordings List 2022 State Book Lists; 2020 Wisconsin State Reading Association Recommendation List; 2021-2022 The Great Texas Mosquito List
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Educator Guide
This guide was created by the educators at Disrupt Texts and includes: key vocabulary and concepts, discussion questions, lesson ideas, journal prompts, and extension activities.
