About This Book
Reach for this book when your child expresses interest in photography, history, or how we remember people from the past. It is an excellent choice for kids who value justice and want to understand the importance of preserving diverse cultural heritages before they are lost to time. The story follows Edward S. Curtis as he dedicates his life to a massive project documenting Indigenous tribes across North America. While it is a biography of a photographer, it serves as a powerful bridge to discuss empathy, the dignity of all people, and the ethics of how we tell other people's stories. It is best suited for middle-grade readers who are ready for nuanced discussions about history and art.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book depicts the forced removal of Indigenous people from their lands and the suppression of their cultural practices. The approach is direct and realistic, acknowledging the harsh realities of the 'vanishing race' theory of that era without being graphic.
