Maria DesJarlait

Maria DesJarlait is an inspiring Indigenous author from the Arikara tribe of Fort Berthold reservation in North Dakota and Ojibwe from Red Lake, Minnesota. Raised on her reservation, she pursued her dreams in Chicago, earning a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and English as a language. Now a dedicated preschool teacher in Illinois, Maria recognized the need for books that reflect the lives of contemporary Native American children. Through her writing, she shares her experiences with her grandmother and her daughters, aiming to inspire Native American children to dream big.

Kids Books (1)

I Am Not a Costume

$22.95

Authors:

● Maria DesJarlait (Indigenous American; Native American; Anishinaabeg; Ojibwe (Chippewa); Red Lake Nation; Three Affiliated Tribes; Arikara;)

Artists:

● Regin Wilman (Indigenous Canadian; First Nations; Cree (Nehiyawak); Plains Cree;)

Format: Hardcover

Text Content Territories: Indigenous American; Native American; Anishinaabeg; Ojibwe (Chippewa);

Grade Levels: 1; 2; 3; 4; 5;

ISBN / Barcode: 9781778540738

Synopsis:

I am not a costume.

Ayasha’s school is having a costume party and she is so excited!

But when Ayasha arrives at school and sees other students wearing fake regalia, she is confused and upset. She doesn’t understand why they think her culture is a costume. Ayasha turns to her family and together they come up with a way to teach her classmates about her culture and how to honor her people respectfully.

Educator Information
Recommended for ages 6+.

Additional Information
32 pages | 8.50" x 11.00" | Hardcover 

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