Published by Christy Ottaviano Books

Summary:  At the end of the school day, Pia is excited to go to the Native American Center.  Everyone is gathered around the TV to watch the inauguration of Deb Haaland as Secretary of the Interior.  After the ceremony, there’s a potluck feast, then the adults help the kids make ribbon shirts or ribbon skirts, like the one Auntie Deb wore on TV.  As they work, they talk about the significance of the ribbon skirt.  When her skirt is done, Pia decides to give it to Jasmin, a new girl at the center, to help her feel welcome.  Includes additional information about Deb Haaland, with a photo of her swearing-in ceremony, as well as more about ribbon skirts and suggestions for writing a letter to the government about preserving the environment.  40 pages; ages 4-8.  

Pros:  Details about Turtle Island indigenous culture (food, prayers, clothing) are woven into this story which also does a good job of introducing Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland.  I liked how the back matter encourages kids to take action.

Cons:  It would take me a lot longer than the time shown here to put together a ribbon skirt.