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HALL OF FAME # 1--THE BIRCHBARK SERIES, by Louise Erdrich

We decided as a team that every time one of us posts a review, that person is also going to pick a Hall of Fame book, author or series. Although the reviews are one member's opinion, the Hall of Fame books have been unanimously voted as essential Native #ownvoices and kidlit & YALit classics.

This series is a no-brainer as a first choice. Each of us has our own favorite. Mine is still the first book, THE BIRCHBARK HOUSE. Eduardo's is THE PORCUPINE YEAR. Michael's is MAKOONS, which he enjoys listening to, because he's dyslexic.

If you are unfamiliar with this series, read reviews by Debbie Reese at AICL, or just pick them up at your local library or bookstore and dig in. It's an unforgettable, life-affirming, heart & mind-changing experience.




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