NONFICTION

Teachings of the Drum

by Ren Louie (text) & illus. by Karlene Harvey
Medicine Wheel. Sept. 2024. 24p. Tr $11.95. ISBN 9781778540387.
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Gr 1-2–Little Ren is curious and in awe of a handmade drum carried by his visiting cousin. This interest is explored by listening to the stories of what the drum means. As Ren grows, his passion for the drum carries into the next generation through the beat of his heart. Comforting illustrations display the importance of family and connection to culture throughout the story. Artwork is reflective of the illustrator’s respective tribal designs while the story’s character is the author, as seen with a drum.
VERDICT An accessible short work with a blended color palette shares the great connection of a drum to an Indigenous boy’s heart.
Reviewed by Kaitlin Srader , Oct 18, 2024

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