About This Story
Who do you go to for advice and support? Or when you want an adventure and a little extra courage? Or when you need to find that warrior spirit inside you? Fierce aunties!
Aunties come in different shapes, sizes, and ages. They all have different laughs, skills, and stories. They might be your parents’ sisters, your older cousins, or even family friends. But there’s something they all have in common: They’re fierce, they love you, and they’ll help make everything better.
Why I Love This Story:
Fierce Aunties by Laurel Goodluck honors the important role that aunties serve in a young Native Nations girl’s life. The poetic text is rich in figurative language and showcases the different areas where aunties can be helpful. In addition, the text also celebrates that aunties can be chosen or blood-related. The illustrations by Steph Littlebird are stunning and allow young readers to see the powerful impact that women have in their lives. The muted and bright colors blend on each spread bringing the story to life. The back of the book includes a note from the author on the impact that her own fierce aunties had on her. Fierce Aunties is a stunning ode to the impact that strong women have on future generations.
Ages 5 and up
40 Pages
