Colonization and the Wampanoag Story (Race to the Truth) by Linda Coombs
ISBN: 0593480449
Format: Chapter Book Nonfiction
Source: MSL Book Review
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Aquinnah Wampanoag member Linda Coombs portrays the life of the Wampanoag both before and after European contact with unflinching and necessary honesty. The chapters titled “When Life Was Our Own” are told through the life of Little Bird, a young Wampanoag girl, and her experiences of her tribe’s culture, customs, practices, and beliefs through the four seasons. In-between, Coombs explains the process and impact of colonization on the Indigienous nations in that region over time. These sections end with a “Let’s Think About This” page, imploring readers to consider the causes and implications of the actions taken and encouraging them to think critically about what was just read. The truth may be hard to swallow for some readers, but this is a solid addition to middle school nonfiction collections

Black and white photos, a Bibliography, and resources for further learning are included. 

Kerrie Lattari, York Middle School, York