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In this episode, picture book maker Michaela Goade takes us behind the scenes of her author/illustrator debut, BERRY SONG, and talks about her experience winning the 2021 Caldecott Medal for WE ARE WATER PROTECTORS (written by Carole Lindstrom).This episode is sponsored by Heinemann and their professional book, WHEN KIDS CAN'T READ--WHAT TEACHERS CAN DO (Second Edition), written by Kylene Beers.

In this episode, picture book maker Michaela Goade takes us behind the scenes of her author/illustrator debut, BERRY SONG, and talks about her experience winning the 2021 Caldecott Medal for WE ARE WATER PROTECTORS (written by Carole Lindstrom).This episode is sponsored by Heinemann and their professional book, <a href="https://www.heinemann.com/products/e14459.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WHEN KIDS CAN'T READ--WHAT TEACHERS CAN DO (Second Edition)</a>, written by <a href="https://www.heinemann.com/authors/1804.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kylene Beers</a>.

#178 Michaela Goade - BERRY SONG (+ WE ARE WATER PROTECTORS) Unraveled

Sitka illustrator Michaela Goade was awarded one of the highest honors in children’s literature this week. Goade, who is Tlingit, is the first Indigenous person to win the Caldecott Medal for her work on “We are Water Protectors.” Earlier this week, Michaela Goade thought she was signing on to an ordinary Zoom call with her small publishing team. Instead, she was met with a group of new faces congratulating her on her win. “I was completely caught off guard and didn’t even really know what to say beyond just thank you a million times,” she said. The Caldecott Medal is awarded annually by the American Library Association to the artist of the most distinguished children’s picture book. “It’s kind of like the pinnacle for kids books, it’s called like the Oscars of kids books, so it’s a dream I think a lot of us have and it was definitely a far-fetched dream, like maybe one day if I’m lucky,” Goade said. The 15-person award committee chose “ We are Water Protectors ” from more than 100

Sitka illustrator Michaela Goade wins Caldecott Medal for ‘We are Water Protectors’

Carole Lindstrom

Carole Lindstrom (@CaroleLindstrom) and Michaela Goade (@MichaelaGoade) share WE ARE WATER PROTECTORS.  The story was inspired by Standing Rock, by indigenous people fighting pipelines and fracking, fighting for the earth. It’s a story for everyone, because we all have a part in this. But it’s also a story about acknowledging those who care deeply for our earth and our waters. We all can be water protectors, even from our homes. This April 22, 2020 we are celebrating the 50 anniversary of Earth Day. One action you might take is to sign the water protectors pledge created in connection to this beautiful book. There’s also a virtual kit that can be shared with students. Both are available below in the show notes so that you can help share these resources widely. As Carole reminds us, “everything revolves around us being together as one.” You can access even more information about this book and its author by visiting www.matthewcwinner.com/blog. Get a copy of this book and support independent bookstores (and this podcast) by visiting our BookShop Store.   Thank you to this week's sponsor: Libro.fm And to the generous support from our Patrons.

Carole Lindstrom (<a href="https://twitter.com/CaroleLindstrom" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@CaroleLindstrom</a>) and Michaela Goade (<a href="https://twitter.com/MichaelaGoade" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@MichaelaGoade</a>) share WE ARE WATER PROTECTORS.  The story was inspired by Standing Rock, by indigenous people fighting pipelines and fracking, fighting for the earth. It’s a story for everyone, because we all have a part in this. But it’s also a story about acknowledging those who care deeply for our earth and our waters. We all can be water protectors, even from our homes. This April 22, 2020 we are celebrating the 50 anniversary of Earth Day. One action you might take is to sign the water protectors pledge created in connection to this beautiful book. There’s also a virtual kit that can be shared with students. Both are available below in the show notes so that you can help share these resources widely. As Carole reminds us, “everything revolves around us being together as one.” You can access even more information about this book and its author by visiting <a href="http://www.matthewcwinner.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.matthewcwinner.com/blog</a>. Get a copy of this book and support independent bookstores (and this podcast) by visiting our <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/ChildrensBkPod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BookShop Store</a>.   Thank you to this week's sponsor: <a href="http://libro.fm/referral?rf_code=lfm102008" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Libro.fm</a> And to the generous support from <a href="https://www.patreon.com/matthewcwinner" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">our Patrons</a>.

Carole Lindstrom and Michaela Goade