A CBC Books Bestseller!
"Artists Chief Lady Bird and Christi Belcourt, illustrator Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley, and many more are featured. Each one has a different element and a different medium, but they all are brimming with meaning. . . . An inclusive must-buy for all upper elementary collections and for any institution serving an Indigenous community." —STARRED REVIEW, School Library Journal
"Young readers will gravitate toward this collection for its wide range of voices and perspectives on Indigenous identity, fortitude, and creativity. Like the sacred items in a medicine bundle, the entries in this work reverberate powerfully, individually and as a whole." —STARRED REVIEW, Kirkus Reviews
"With voices ranging from activists to hockey players, and artwork ranging from embroidery to digital artwork, the polyphonic nature of You Were Made for This World is deeply encouraging and affecting." —STARRED REVIEW, Bookpage
"Blending traditions and modernity, the letters are also poetic, candid, and poignant as they address such themes as living between two worlds, finding connection as well as one’s own voice, and reconciling oneself with images in the media. . . . Accompanying the letters are representative art pieces in a colorful mix of styles and media, contributing more beauty to this creative and impactful collection." —STARRED REVIEW, Booklist
"In this deeply poignant collection, over thirty Indigenous artists, activists, and writers from across Turtle Island directly address a younger generation, offering guidance, commiseration, support, and celebration. . . . Each contribution is accompanied by a stunning piece of art, and while they vary in style and medium, their impact is inarguably powerful and unique to the text." —Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
"Deeply moving, the offerings celebrate Indigenous history and culture to create an understanding of the past, present, and future." —The Peterborough Examiner
