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Forever Cousins

ISBN

9781623542924

Publisher & Publication Year

Charlesbridge, 2022

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Author

Laurel Goodluck (Mandan, Hidatsa, and Tsimshian Nations)

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Illustrator

Jonathan Nelson (Navajo)

Synopsis

Summary

Kara and Amanda are best-friend cousins. Then Kara leaves the city to move back to the Rez. Will their friendship stay the same? Kara and Amanda hate not being together, and when it’s time for the family reunion on the Rez, each girl worries that the other hasn’t missed her. But once they reconnect, they realize that they are still forever cousins.

Notable Achievements

Charlotte Huck Award Honor Book, 2023

Reviews

Kirkus Reviews: "Children facing separations of their own will find this reassuring. A sweet story of friendship, family, and community."

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