Circle of Love

PreS-Gr 3–A warm-hearted, welcoming book that introduces readers to the term tawâw, which means much more than “there is always room.” In Molly’s neighborhood, the urban intertribal center is her circle of love where everyone is welcome and included. All persons are accepted; all persons belong and are loved. Molly celebrates with her grandmothers, her aunts and uncles and her entire circle. It is indeed a huge, joyous feast. Colorful, joyful illustrations are heartfelt and show everyone singing, celebrating, eating, and dancing. It’s a positive, lovely picture book highlighting belonging, equity, culture, community, inclusiveness (LGBTQIA+, Native American, urban), and love. In fact, “love is love” is repeated throughout the book to reinforce positive respect for all. The author is Cree/Lakota and the illustrator is Diné; the book includes a glossary.