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This Land

By: Ashley Fairbanks
Narrated by: Sarah Podemski
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 This engaging story about native lands invites kids to trace history and explore their communities.

"An adorable primer on the history of land."--PEOPLE.com

Before my family lived in this house, a different family did, and before them, another family, and another before them. And before that, the family lived here, not in a house, but a wigwam. Who lived where you are before you got there?

This Land teaches readers that American land, from our backyards to our schools to Disney World, are the traditional homelands of many Indigenous nations. This Land will spark curiosity and encourage readers to explore the history of the places they live and the people who have lived there throughout time and today. Geography & Cultures Growing Up & Facts of Life Historical Fiction Literature & Fiction Multicultural Stories

Critic Reviews

★ "This work aptly communicates the issue of land acknowledgments . . . A memorable message." —Publishers Weekly, starred review

★ "[A] thoughtful introduction to a difficult subject." —School Library Journal, starred review

"A stirring tale that fosters respect for Native peoples." —Kirkus Reviews
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In the spirit of reconciliation, Audible acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.