New StoryWalk® in Honor of National Native American Heritage Month at Clinton Library

Celebrate National Native American Heritage month with a visit to the newest StoryWalk® at Henry Carter Hull Library in Clinton, sponsored by the Clinton Land Conservation Trust, featuring the book, "We Are Water Protectors" by Carole Lindstrom - A 2021 Caldecott Gold Medal winner. Visit the Children's Room while you're here for a themed activity kit! The HCH StoryWalk® was created thanks to a Legacy Gift from former Children’s Librarian Lynnabeth Mays.

About the Author: "Carole Lindstrom is the author of the New York Times bestselling and Caldecott Award-winning We Are Water Protectors. She is Anishinabe/Métis and is a proud member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Ojibwe Indians. She was born and raised in Nebraska and currently makes her home in Maryland."—Macmillan Publishers

About the Illustrator: "Michaela Goade is a Caldecott Medal-winning illustrator (We Are Water Protectors) and graphic designer living and working in Juneau, Alaska, where she was also raised. Her childhood was spent in the forests and on the beaches of Southeast Alaska and her artistic style is rooted in the depth and beauty of its landscapes. Forever inspired by the coastal wilds of Southeast Alaska, she works to capture its magic and honor its vibrant cultures. Michaela is from the Raven moiety and Kiks.ádi Clan from Sitka, Alaska."—Macmillan Publishers

More about StoryWalk®: StoryWalks® have been installed in 50 states and 13 countries including, Germany, Canada, England, Bermuda, Russia, Malaysia, Pakistan and South Korea! StoryWalk® was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and has developed with the help of Rachel Senechal, formerly of the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. For more information, visit: kellogghubbard.org/storywalk