Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center

In conjunction with the North by Northeast exhibit of traditional arts in the Mashantucket Gallery this summer, we are featuring children’s books written by Native people living in the Northeast. The following titles are but a few of the many excellent picture books in the Children’s Library; please stop in to take a look at them.

Clambake: A Wampanoag Tradition by Russell M. Peters (Mashpee Wampanoag). Lerner, 1992.

Da Goodie Monsta written and illustrated by Robert Peters (Mashpee Wampanoag). Wiggles Press, 2009.

****Robert Peters talks about his book on Wednesday, Aug. 11, at 11:30 am & 1 pm in the Museum Auditorium.

The Legend of Katama - The Creation Story of Dolphins: A Wampanoag Legend of Martha’s Vineyard adapted by Stacy Elizabeth Hall, illustrated by Jannette Vanderhoop (Wampanoag). Island Moon Press, 2004.

Poneasequa: Goddess of the Waters by Stephanie A. Duckworth-Elliott (Wampanoag). Wampum Books, 2009.

Remember Me: Tomah Joseph’s Gift to Franklin Roosevelt by Donald Soctomah (Passamaquoddy) and Jean Flahive. Tilbury House, 2009.

Strawberry Thanksgiving by Paulla Dove Jennings (Narragansett), illustrated by Ramona Peters (Mashpee Wampanoag). Modern Curriculum Press, 1992.

Thanks to the Animals by Allen Sockabasin (Passamaquoddy). Tilbury House, 2005.