Métis Like Me

This is so beautiful, not only the artwork style but the homage to the Metis. I did not know about the flower beadwork people, but now I will look for more to learn all I can. The book even includes at the end a recipe for a traditional dish, we learn new words and the art of this community. Very educational and enriching read. It also makes us want to share with each other, respect each other, and learn from our community and so many different experiences.
The artwork is so beautiful I want to frame some of the double pages with the images of the warm field.
Thank you Netgalley and publisher for this e-arc.

I absolutely loved this book! The illustrations are just gorgeous and the story is so informative and inspiring. I have family and friends who are Métis and I just know that this book is going to be a big hit because of how important and powerful its message is. The emphasis on joy and pride was simply amazing.
I can picture many teachers using this book to introduce students to Métis folks because it breaks down important elements of Métis life into very easy to understand terms.
I also think that this book could help explain the difference between being Métis and being mixed Indigenous in a more simplified and age appropriate way for younger students. The conflation between being Métis and mixed can be very harmful, so being able to teach the difference early may help with misunderstandings.
Overall, I loved this book for both its story and the pictures, and I really think it will be a beautiful addition to any library. It brings such important representation to our shelves. I highly recommend!

Métis Like Me is a charming book about people of Métis heritage. The author, Tasha Hilderman, is Métis. The story is accompanied by bright, happy illustrations by Risa Hugo, showing joyful children and cheerful families. The book's true beauty, though, lies in the telling of the many traditions of the Métis people. Each family has habits and ways of honoring their heritage, from music to clothing to cooking and embroidery. The point is made that not all Métis follow the ways of their heritage but are proud to be Métis nonetheless. This is a beautiful tribute to the Métis people and an educational book about an often-forgotten culture.
Thank you to NetGalley and Tundra Books. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advance copy of this book provided by the publisher, Tundra Books, via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.