Praise for The Ribbon Skirt:American Indian Youth Literature Award Honor BookGLAAD Media Award NomineeBook Riot Best Middle Grade Book of the Century So FarBank Street College of Education Best Book of the YearAmazon Best Book of the MonthFour starred reviews★ "Mukwa clearly and concisely communicates the nature of being two-spirited in this dazzling graphic novel debut... An enlightening and satisfying look at one child’s desire to advocate for themself and be respected by those around them." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review★ "This graphic novel tugs at the heartstrings. The story, though simple on the surface, explores deep themes of acceptance, friendship, belonging, and hope." -- School Library Journal, starred review★ "The end of the book has engaging and informative details about topics including the history of ribbon skirts as well as how to behave if you visit a public powwow. A thorough bibliography and a series of informative author's notes for anyone interested in the history, culture, or the Southwestern Ojibwe words and phrases woven throughout the story wrap up the work. A heartwarmingly lovely story of a two-spirit child finding self-confidence, acceptance, and joy." -- Booklist, starred review★ "Mukwa, a two-spirit Anishinaabe educator, gracefully portrays a Native kid exploring intersecting identities and finding unexpected pillars of strength and encouragement... [A] joyous graphic novel debut." -- Shelf Awareness, starred review"Give this book to anyone who needs a bit of reassurance that they’re courageous enough to be themselves." -- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books"A wonderful graphic novel about friendship, support, and embracing your authentic self." -- Andrew King, bookseller, Ridgecrest Books in Shoreline, WA