You Hold Me Up health Learn how these writers draw

Learn how these writers draw from personal experience to create situations and characters that are entertaining and poignant

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They become filled with pride

Keenly aware of Eurocentric views of that culture

In this moving middle-grade novel drawing upon Umpqua author Charlene Willing McManis's own tribal history

You Hold Me Up health Learn how these writers drawThis vibrant picture book, beautifully illustrated by celebrated artist encourages children to show love and support for each other and to consider each other's well being in their everyday actions. Consultant, international speaker and award winning author Monique Gray Smith wrote You Hold Me Up to prompt a dialogue among young people, their care providers and educators about reconciliation and the importance of the connections children make with