Afloat 21st Century A New York Times Notable

A New York Times Notable Children's Book

everyone gathers at Granny's for Soul Food

until their mom's whistle calls them back home again

medicines and nourishment within it

Afloat 21st Century A New York Times NotableA powerful picture book story for our time of climate crisis interwoven with Indigenous wisdom. From multi award winning Gunai author Kirli Saunders and Kate Greenaway Medal winner Freya Blackwood comes Afloat. Against a backdrop of a changed environment, an Elder leads a child along the waterways, sharing her People's knowledge and gathering community along the way. This uplifting and inspiring picture book uses the practice of weaving as a powerful