Family Play Festival Five Practices: SING

CLEL Bell Award books--winners and shortlisted titles

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Book cover for We belong to the drum.
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2024 Winner
Description:
"Nikosis grew up going to powwows with his family, happily immersed in music, dance and the sounds of the drum. But when he starts going to daycare, he doesn't feel like he belongs. Nikosis cries every time his mother leaves him in the unfamiliar environment until, one day, she and the teachers use drums to help Nikosis find connection and comfort. Inspired by her son's experience--and her family's love of powwow music and dance--Indigenous educator...
Book cover for If Mama sings.
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2024 Shortlist
Description:
Celebrates the comfort and confidence a mother's voice brings to her child.