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Sisters in the Wind by Angeline Boulley

Absolutely fantastic – and nothing less than we’ve come to expect from Angeline Boulley. This one takes place in the time between Firekeeper’s Daughter and Warrior Girl, Unearthed – and while Daunis isn’t the main character, the story does answer some big questions we’ve all been harboring about what her character has been doing in the intervening years! Bonus! But the real story centers on Lucy, the sister of Daunis’ beloved friend Lily from Firekeeper’s Daughter. Each of Boulley’s stories manages to weave together compelling mysteries with fascinating and important details about aspects of Indigenous culture. This one introduces us to the world of ICWA – the Indian Child Welfare Act – and the ramifications of foster care placements for native children. The story moves quickly – bouncing between timelines which reveal Lucy’s painful history and also paint a picture of an ongoing mystery that threatens to derail her future. Couldn’t put it down!

Sisters in the Wind by Angeline Boulley, (List Price: $19.99, Henry Holt and Co. (BYR), 9781250328533, September 2025)

Reviewed by Kate Snyder, Plaid Elephant Books in Danville, Kentucky

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Nahia by Emily Jones

Solidly enjoyable YA historical fiction. As an avid reader of Clan of the Cave Bear as a child, this one immediately jumped out at me (LOVE the cover). It’s fun to have a “next generation” of this type of story to introduce to teen readers. I loved the historical context provided at the end and appreciate the research and care that went into accurately representing the world.

Nahia by Emily Jones, (List Price: $18.99, Holiday House, 9780823458356, April 2025)

Reviewed by Kate Snyder, Plaid Elephant Books in Danville, Kentucky

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A Is for Affrilachia by Frank X. Walker, Upfromsumdirt (illus)

I have read many alphabet books, but this one is a revelation. Walker’s novel approach to the time-honored alphabet book creates not only a read-aloud treasure, but a resource for families. Parents can get as much out of this book as their children, so take your time with each letter. Savor each page. Explore the glossary at the end of the book. Reflect on your own gaps in knowledge and why they exist. This book is a jumping off point—the beginning of the conversation but definitely not the end.

A Is for Affrilachia by Frank X. Walker, Upfromsumdirt (illus), (List Price: $19.95, University Press of Kentucky, 9780813196374, January 2023)

Reviewed by Kate Snyder, Plaid Elephant Books in Danville, Kentucky

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