The Ribbon Skirt: A Graphic Novel [Paperback]

American Indian Youth Literature Award Honor Book

A joyful coming-of-age middle-grade graphic novel by debut Indigenous creator Cameron Mukwa about the journey of a two-spirit kid who wants to create a ribbon skirt for the upcoming powwow.

Ten-year-old Anang wants to make a ribbon skirt, a piece of clothing typically worn by girls in the Anishinaabe tradition, for an upcoming powwow. Anang is two-spirit and nonbinary and doesn't know what others will think of them wearing a ribbon skirt, but they're determined to follow their heart's desire. Anang sets off to gather the materials needed to make the skirt and turns to those around them -- their family, their human and turtle friends, the crows, and even the lake itself -- for help. And maybe they'll even find a new confidence within themself along the way.

Praise forThe Ribbon Skirt:

American Indian Youth Literature Award Honor Book

GLAAD Media Award Nominee

Book Riot Best Middle Grade Book of the Century So Far

Bank Street College of Education Best Book of the Year

Amazon Best Book of the Month

Four starred reviews

 Mukwa clearly and concisely communicates the nature of being two-spirited in thisdazzlinggraphic novel debut... Anenlightening and satisfyinglook at one childs desire to advocate for themself and be respected by those around them. --Publishers Weekly, starred review

 This graphic novel tugs at the heartstrings. The story, though simple on the surface, explores deep themes of acceptance, friendship, belonging, and hope. --School Library Journal, starred review

 The end of the book hasengaging and informativedetails about topics including the history of ribbon skirts as well as how to behave if you visit a public powwow. A thorough bibliography and a series of informative author's notes for anyone interested in the history, culture, or the Southwestern Ojibwe words andl“'