
Synopsis
Summary
When Nibi, an Indigenous girl, turns the tap in her house, only mucky brown water comes out. That starts her on a search for clean water to drink. Though she must face polluted rivers, unfriendly neighbors, and her own temporary discouragement, Nibi’s joyful energy becomes a catalyst for change and action as her community rallies around her to make clean drinking water available for all.
Notable Achievements
Reviews
Publishers Weekly: "In saturated digital illustrations by Bird, cool-toned backgrounds are laced with Native designs of woodland-style fish and florals that communicate the interconnectedness of all living beings alongside a story about an urgent issue."
Kirkus Reviews: "Water activist Tenasco effectively uses Nibi’s dilemma to illustrate a larger point."
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Educator Guide
This guide, created by Lee & Low Books, includes background information, key vocabulary, pre-reading questions, discussion questions, and interdisciplinary activities.