{"product_id":"miya-wears-orange-9781774921258-new","title":"Miya Wears Orange","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn essential story of healing for readers ages 6 to 8 by award-winning Plains Cree author Wanda John-Kehewin.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMiya Wears Orange\u003c\/em\u003e by author Wanda John-Kehewin (winner of the prestigious Sheila A. Egoff Children's Literature Prize for \u003cem\u003eHopeless in Hope\u003c\/em\u003e), is a beautifully illustrated children's picture book that gently explores the complex feelings a young girl experiences as she learns the history of residential schools. Based on the lived experience of the author and her daughter, it serves as a vital tool for Social Emotional Learning (SEL), helping educators and parents foster emotional safety while introducing young minds to the history of Indigenous Peoples in Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMiya loves her school, and she especially loves storytime. But one day, her teacher shares a painful history: a story about a little girl who was taken away to a residential school. The little girl wasn't allowed to go home, her hair was cut, and she wasn't allowed to keep her favourite doll. She was separated from her family simply because she was Indigenous--just like Miya!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMiya worries the same thing will happen to her today. Her mom comforts her, explaining that Indigenous boys and girls are no longer forced to leave their families. While Miya is relieved, the weight of this history leaves her sad and confused. How can a child safely navigate these big feelings?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for reading on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, this deeply moving and inclusive story models healthy coping strategies for children dealing with heavy historical truths. It answers a vital Call to Action for modern education, providing a bridge to discuss intergenerational trauma with empathy, care, and hope for a better future.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HIGHWATER PR","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":67604481278242,"sku":"9781774921258-new","price":19.13,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/4755\/5618\/files\/9781774921258.jpg?v=1793005568","url":"https:\/\/www.albakireads.com\/products\/miya-wears-orange-9781774921258-new","provider":"AlbakiReads","version":"1.0","type":"link"}