Remember

Author Joy Harjo
Illustrated by Michaela Goade
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$18.99 US
RH Childrens Books | Random House Studio
24 per carton
On sale Mar 21, 2023 | 978-0-593-48484-5
Age 4-8 years
Reading Level: Lexile AD480L | Fountas & Pinnell P
Sales rights: World
THE NATIONAL BESTSELLER • AN AMERICAN INDIAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION HONOR BOOK • A BOSTON GLOBE–HORN BOOK HONOR AWARD NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY School Library JournalPublishers WeeklyThe Horn Book • NPR • The BulletinKirkus Reviews

US Poet Laureate Joy Harjo’s iconic poem "Remember," illustrated by Caldecott Medalist Michaela Goade, invites young readers to pause and reflect on the wonder of the world around them, and to remember the importance of their place in it.


Remember the sky you were born under,
Know each of the star's stories.
Remember the moon, know who she is.
Remember the sun's birth at dawn,
That is the strongest point of time.

So begins the picture book adaptation of the renowned poem that encourages young readers to reflect on family, nature, and their heritage. In simple and direct language, Harjo, a member of the Mvskoke Nation, urges readers to pay close attention to who they are, the world they were born into, and how all inhabitants on earth are connected. Michaela Goade, drawing from her Tlingit culture, has created vivid illustrations that make the words come alive in an engaging and accessible way.

This timeless poem paired with magnificent paintings makes for a picture book that is a true celebration of life and our human role within it.
  • SELECTION | 2024
    NCTE Notable Poetry and Verse Novels
  • HONOR | 2024
    AILA - American Indian Youth Literature Award
  • SELECTION | 2023
    New York Public Library Best Books for Kids
  • HONOR | 2023
    Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor Book
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★ "A contemplative, visually dazzling masterpiece that will resonate even more deeply each time it is read."—Kirkus Reviews, starred review

★ “A beauty to behold…. A rich and reverential tribute to life, family, and poetry.” —Booklist, starred review

★ "Evoking the cyclical feeling of a slow breath in and out, it’s a smartly constructed, reflective picture book based in connection and noticing." —Publishers Weekly, starred review

★ “Generation-spanning Native creators deliver a lustrous celebration of generational memory.” —The Horn Book, starred review

★ "Sparse words and the rhythmic use of anaphora with “Remember’’ complement the overflowing pages that burst with intricate details, and those busy pages are perfectly balanced with objects and negative space."
The Bulletin, starred review

★ "A significant work of children’s literature, this paean to nature and Indigenous culture belongs in every school and public library collection for years to come." —School Library Journal

“I am in awe of this breathtakingly beautiful picture book…. It is incomparably stunning.” —Book Riot

Educator Guide for Remember

Classroom-based guides appropriate for schools and colleges provide pre-reading and classroom activities, discussion questions connected to the curriculum, further reading, and resources.

(Please note: the guide displayed here is the most recently uploaded version; while unlikely, any page citation discrepancies between the guide and book is likely due to pagination differences between a book’s different formats.)

Classroom Activities for Remember

Classroom activities supplement discussion and traditional lessons with group projects and creative tasks. Can be used in pre-existing units and lessons, or as stand-alone.

(Please note: the guide displayed here is the most recently uploaded version; while unlikely, any page citation discrepancies between the guide and book is likely due to pagination differences between a book’s different formats.)

About

THE NATIONAL BESTSELLER • AN AMERICAN INDIAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION HONOR BOOK • A BOSTON GLOBE–HORN BOOK HONOR AWARD NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY School Library JournalPublishers WeeklyThe Horn Book • NPR • The BulletinKirkus Reviews

US Poet Laureate Joy Harjo’s iconic poem "Remember," illustrated by Caldecott Medalist Michaela Goade, invites young readers to pause and reflect on the wonder of the world around them, and to remember the importance of their place in it.


Remember the sky you were born under,
Know each of the star's stories.
Remember the moon, know who she is.
Remember the sun's birth at dawn,
That is the strongest point of time.

So begins the picture book adaptation of the renowned poem that encourages young readers to reflect on family, nature, and their heritage. In simple and direct language, Harjo, a member of the Mvskoke Nation, urges readers to pay close attention to who they are, the world they were born into, and how all inhabitants on earth are connected. Michaela Goade, drawing from her Tlingit culture, has created vivid illustrations that make the words come alive in an engaging and accessible way.

This timeless poem paired with magnificent paintings makes for a picture book that is a true celebration of life and our human role within it.

Awards

  • SELECTION | 2024
    NCTE Notable Poetry and Verse Novels
  • HONOR | 2024
    AILA - American Indian Youth Literature Award
  • SELECTION | 2023
    New York Public Library Best Books for Kids
  • HONOR | 2023
    Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor Book

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Praise

★ "A contemplative, visually dazzling masterpiece that will resonate even more deeply each time it is read."—Kirkus Reviews, starred review

★ “A beauty to behold…. A rich and reverential tribute to life, family, and poetry.” —Booklist, starred review

★ "Evoking the cyclical feeling of a slow breath in and out, it’s a smartly constructed, reflective picture book based in connection and noticing." —Publishers Weekly, starred review

★ “Generation-spanning Native creators deliver a lustrous celebration of generational memory.” —The Horn Book, starred review

★ "Sparse words and the rhythmic use of anaphora with “Remember’’ complement the overflowing pages that burst with intricate details, and those busy pages are perfectly balanced with objects and negative space."
The Bulletin, starred review

★ "A significant work of children’s literature, this paean to nature and Indigenous culture belongs in every school and public library collection for years to come." —School Library Journal

“I am in awe of this breathtakingly beautiful picture book…. It is incomparably stunning.” —Book Riot

Guides

Educator Guide for Remember

Classroom-based guides appropriate for schools and colleges provide pre-reading and classroom activities, discussion questions connected to the curriculum, further reading, and resources.

(Please note: the guide displayed here is the most recently uploaded version; while unlikely, any page citation discrepancies between the guide and book is likely due to pagination differences between a book’s different formats.)

Classroom Activities for Remember

Classroom activities supplement discussion and traditional lessons with group projects and creative tasks. Can be used in pre-existing units and lessons, or as stand-alone.

(Please note: the guide displayed here is the most recently uploaded version; while unlikely, any page citation discrepancies between the guide and book is likely due to pagination differences between a book’s different formats.)