Let’s Go by Julie Flett is a vibrant children’s book that explores the exhilarating world of skateboarding through the eyes of a young boy. Set against lively illustrations, the story celebrates friendship, determination, and community engagement. Ideal for grades K to 3, the book integrates seamlessly into language arts and physical education curricula. It enhances literacy skills through discussions on plot, characters, and themes while promoting physical fitness and coordination by introducing the basics of skateboarding. Students also learn social skills like teamwork and respect for others’ interests. Activities can include safe skateboarding introductions, writing reflections on personal challenges, and exploring skateboarding culture through community connections.

It also teaches Cree language as it shares several words throughout the story. Let’s Go not only inspires children to embrace new experiences with enthusiasm but also fosters a sense of community and a passion for active lifestyles, making it a valuable addition to classroom learning.

Other End Matter: Cree Definitions
Images: Colour illustrations
Contributor Affiliation: Author & Illustrator Julie Flett (Cree-Métis)
Bibliography: No
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Evaluator: David D., Indigenous Educator & Administrator, Indigenous Books for Schools

Julie Flett is an award-winning Cree-Metis author, illustrator and artist. She has received many awards, including the 2016 American Indian Library Association Award for Best Picture Book for Little You, written by Richard Van Camp (Orca Books), and the Canadian Christie Harris Illustrated Children’s Literature Award in 2015 for Dolphins SOS, written by Roy Miki (Tradewind Books) and in 2017 for My Heart Fills with Happiness, written by Monique Gray Smith (Orca Books), and was nominated for the Governor General’s Award for Children’s Literature for her book Owls See Clearly at Night (Lii Yiiboo Nayaapiwak lii Swer): A Michif Alphabet (L’alphabet di Michif). Her own Wild Berries (Simply Read Books) was chosen as Canada’s First Nation Communities Read title selection for 2014-2015.

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