48 pages 1 hour read

Robin Wall Kimmerer

Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants

Nonfiction | Book | YA | Published in 2022

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Reviews & Readership

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Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults by Robin Wall Kimmerer is praised for its engaging adaptation, making complex themes accessible for younger readers. Reviewers commend its blend of Indigenous wisdom and scientific knowledge. However, some feel it oversimplifies nuanced concepts. The book's evocative storytelling and rich illustrations captivate a diverse audience.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults?

A reader who appreciates nature, Indigenous wisdom, and environmental science will enjoy Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults by Robin Wall Kimmerer. Comparable to The Hidden Life of Trees by Peter Wohlleben and The Omnivore's Dilemma by Michael Pollan, this book blends storytelling and ecology for curious, young minds.

Recommended

Reading Age

12-18years

Book Details

Genre
Children's Literature
Education
Topics
Education
History: World
Science / Nature
Themes
Natural World: Flora/plants
Natural World: Environment
Identity: Indigenous