BotM: The Day the Earth Rose Up

In celebration of Indigenous People's Day the Education Team's Book of the Month is The Day the Earth Rose Up by Alfreda Beartrack-Algeo.

Discussion Questions:

• What character would you want to be?

• Tell me about a time that you wandered too far or got lost.

• What was your favorite part of this story?

• Bear Lodge is a real place, sometimes known as Devil’s Tower. It’s sacred to the Lakota people to this day. Why do some places become sacred? Are there any places that are important to you or your family?

• After reading this story, would you like to visit Bear Lodge?