Today we are learning about Pocahontas, and why she isn't just another Disney Princess.   It's important to recognize marginalized voices, and the stories told of those experiences by those Own Voices.  We've included a several lists to check out, about Pocahontas in particular, and Native Americans in general. Please do check them out.

Pocahontas Lives book list (with ratings): https://www.pocahontaslives.com/books.html

Native American Children's Book Lists

https://www.negrabohemian.com/blog/2019/11/4/native-american-childrens-books

https://seattle.bibliocommons.com/list/share/606674457/725561467

https://www.readbrightly.com/native-american-history-experience-kids-teens/

Special thanks to Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls by Francesca Favilli and Elena Cavallo, which inspired and informed this podcast, and gave up a jumping off point for research, and for Wikipedia for being an amazing (and easily navigated) source of information.

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