At a glance
The Friendship Makers book uses a strengths-based approach to model upstander behavior or how to be a good friend. The book is part of the Star Collection developed by CDC's National Center for Injury Prevention and Control for young American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) readers.
Overview
The Friendship Makers uses a strengths-based approach to model upstander behavior or how to be a good friend. This book aims to respectfully reflect, honor, and celebrate some of the shared characteristics across many AI/AN communities and allow opportunities for conversation about a child's specific tribal traditions.
Each book version has select words translated in Cherokee, Lakota, Ojibwe, Navajo, and Yupik language. If a direct translation of a word was not available, similar alternatives have been included. These books were closely developed with input from tribal leaders, Elders, parents, and teachers.
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