KidsLIVE! Author Talk With Joy Harjo and Michaela Goade

Borrow Remember from the Library:

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  Remember

  by Joy Harjo; illustrated by Michaela Goade

  A picture book adaptation of U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo's iconic poem, "Remember".

Looking for more books like Remember? Check these out:

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  Just Like Me

  written and illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newtown

  Just Like Me is a vibrant and inspiring picture book with a very powerful message. Through colorful pictures and a super fun story, the author invites readers to go on an awesome adventure that shows us how cool it is to be friends with people from different places and cultures! The book follows a young girl as she explores the world around her, meeting people from exciting backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. With each adventure, she finds that even though people may look different or come from different places, they share common interests, dreams, and goals. From playing games to sharing meals, from laughing together to helping one another, the girl realizes that we are all more alike than we are different. Just Like Me is not only a celebration of making friends but also a call to what makes each one of us special. No matter where we're from or how we look, we all have wonderful things that make us unique and awesome! So, grab a copy of Just Like Me and get ready for an exciting journey filled with laughter, friendship, and lots of fun! It's the perfect book for kids who love making new friends and celebrating what makes each of us unique!

  –Nana Adwoa, NYPL Teen Reading Ambassador

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  Berry Song

  written and illustrated by Michaela Goade

  Knowing our place in the world is really important! Through books and stories we can learn how important our actions and existence is in the world we live in today. A great example of this is the book Remember by Joy Harjo. You might want to read this book because it reminds us of little things we don't think about all the time! A book similar to this one is Berry Song By Michaela Goade. This book also talks about how important we are in this world, specifically our connection to the land. This book is very similar to Remember in many ways, but more so in the way that it teaches us the little things, such as remembering where we came from and where we are now. These kinds of books are perfect examples of books that increase our awareness of ourselves in the world, which is why I recommend the book Berry Song if you like the book Remember.

  –Ana, NYPL Teen Reading Ambassador

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  We Are Water Protectors

  by Carole Lindstrom; illustrated by Michaela Goade 

  Have you ever thought about how valuable water is? Besides having a cool glass of water on a sunny day, water makes up about 71% of our Earth and it keeps all living organisms alive. The book We Are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom tells us the story of a young Native American girl who aims to preserve her culture by protecting the Earth. My favorite part of this book is learning about the Indigenous peoples' culture and why protecting the Earth is not only important to them, but should be important to all of us! So will you read this book and pledge to become a protector of our home? 

  –Damaris, NYPL Teen Reading Ambassador

Here are some at-home activities inspired by Remember:

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  Create a Sharing Journal

  This activity teaches kids how to create their own little booklet for journaling. Make a DIY book, then write or draw whatever you want in it. Then share it with somebody you know.

  –Nana Adwoa and Aryel, NYPL Teen Reading Ambassadors 

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  Build Your Dream House

  This activity is about making your dream home/setting with crafts found in the library. This activity helps reinforce creative skills and self expression as well as understanding what communities mean.

  –Ana, NYPL Teen Reading Ambassador 

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  Three Ways to be a Poet

  Poetry is the perfect way to capture the spirit of a moment or make a statement. You can talk about your feelings, opinions, someone you love (or don’t!) It’s a great way to express all kinds of feelings, just like Joy Harjo!

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  Want to Learn More About Joy Harjo?

  Find out more about the poet and her work on her website.

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  Want to Learn More About Michaela Goade?

  Find out more about the author/illustrator and her work on her website.