The book draws its inspiration from the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe’s struggle to stop the construction of the pipeline. The snake, which is shaped like a pipe in the book, represents the Dakota Access Pipeline – a controversial crude oil project that spans 1,172 miles and extends over four states – and is a reference to the Black Snake Prophecy, according to Goade. The story follows a young Native American girl as she takes a stand against a black snake threatening to poison her people’s water, according to the book’s description. “We Are Water Protectors” was written by Carole Lindstrom, a member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Ojibwe. I won’t be the last! It brings me so much joy to think about Indigenous youth who will see themselves in this recognition and know that their stories are powerful and value.” “I think it’s important to acknowledge and reflect on the significance of being the first in 2021, while also looking towards the future with much hope. “It’s a great honor to be the first Indigenous artist to win this award, but I am of course standing on many shoulders,” Goade, a member of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska, said in a statement to CNN. Michaela Goode is the first Native American to win the Caldecott Medal for children's book illustration.
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