Keepunumuk: Weeachumun's Thanksgiving Story by Bunten. Alexis, Greendeer. Danielle & Perry. Anthony
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Discover the story of the first Thanksgiving through Wampanoag eyes in Keepunumuk: Weeâchumun's Thanksgiving Story, a beautifully illustrated children's picture book created by four Indigenous authors and artists.
When a Wampanoag grandmother gathers with her grandchildren, she shares the story of Keepunumuk, meaning "the time of harvest." Through the wisdom of Weeâchumun, the spirit of corn, and her sisters, Beans and Squash, readers learn how the Wampanoag people helped European newcomers survive by teaching them to grow food and care for the land. Together, they celebrated a successful harvest in 1621.
Blending traditional storytelling with historical context, Keepunumuk offers an important Indigenous perspective on the familiar Thanksgiving narrative. The book also acknowledges the hardships and losses experienced by Native peoples following European settlement, encouraging thoughtful conversations about history, gratitude, and cultural understanding.
Featuring vibrant acrylic illustrations, a glossary of Wôpanâak words, a traditional recipe, and additional historical information, this award-winning picture book is a valuable addition to family and classroom libraries, especially for Thanksgiving and Indigenous Peoples' Day.
- Title: Keepunumuk: Weeâchumun's Thanksgiving Story
- Authors: Danielle Greendeer, Anthony Perry, and Alexis Bunten
- Illustrator: Garry Meeches Sr.
- Format: Hardcover
- Pages: 32
- Publisher: Charlesbridge
- Publication Date: August 2, 2022
- Age Range: 3-7 years
- Special Features: Glossary, traditional recipe, historical information, and full-color illustrations
- Awards: 2022 New England Book Award; 2023 CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book
- Genre: Children's Picture Books / Indigenous History & Culture / Thanksgiving / Historical Fiction
- ISBN: 9781623542900
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