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On sale Mar 21, 2023 | 6 Minutes | 9780593666982

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US Poet Laureate Joy Harjo’s iconic poem "Remember" invites young listeners to pause and reflect on the wonder of the world around them, and to remember the importance of their place in it.

Remember the sky you were born under,
Know each of the star's stories.
Remember the moon, know who she is.
Remember the sun's birth at dawn,
That is the strongest point of time.

So begins the renowned poem that encourages young listeners to reflect on family, nature, and their heritage. In simple and direct language, Harjo, a member of the Mvskoke Nation, urges listeners to pay close attention to who they are, the world they were born into, and how all inhabitants on earth are connected. 

This timeless poem is a true celebration of life and our human role within it.
  • SELECTION | 2024
    NCTE Notable Poetry and Verse Novels
  • HONOR | 2024
    AILA - American Indian Youth Literature Award
  • SELECTION | 2023
    New York Public Library Best Books for Kids
  • HONOR | 2023
    Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor Book
Joy Harjo is a member of the Mvskoke Nation. She is the author of several poetry collections, memoirs, children’s books, and music albums. She is the recipient of many awards for her creative work, including a National Humanities Medal. She lives in Oklahoma. View titles by Joy Harjo

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Classroom Activities for Remember

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US Poet Laureate Joy Harjo’s iconic poem "Remember" invites young listeners to pause and reflect on the wonder of the world around them, and to remember the importance of their place in it.

Remember the sky you were born under,
Know each of the star's stories.
Remember the moon, know who she is.
Remember the sun's birth at dawn,
That is the strongest point of time.

So begins the renowned poem that encourages young listeners to reflect on family, nature, and their heritage. In simple and direct language, Harjo, a member of the Mvskoke Nation, urges listeners to pay close attention to who they are, the world they were born into, and how all inhabitants on earth are connected. 

This timeless poem is a true celebration of life and our human role within it.

Awards

  • SELECTION | 2024
    NCTE Notable Poetry and Verse Novels
  • HONOR | 2024
    AILA - American Indian Youth Literature Award
  • SELECTION | 2023
    New York Public Library Best Books for Kids
  • HONOR | 2023
    Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor Book

Author

Joy Harjo is a member of the Mvskoke Nation. She is the author of several poetry collections, memoirs, children’s books, and music albums. She is the recipient of many awards for her creative work, including a National Humanities Medal. She lives in Oklahoma. View titles by Joy Harjo

Guides

Educator Guide for Remember

Classroom-based guides appropriate for schools and colleges provide pre-reading and classroom activities, discussion questions connected to the curriculum, further reading, and resources.

(Please note: the guide displayed here is the most recently uploaded version; while unlikely, any page citation discrepancies between the guide and book is likely due to pagination differences between a book’s different formats.)

Classroom Activities for Remember

Classroom activities supplement discussion and traditional lessons with group projects and creative tasks. Can be used in pre-existing units and lessons, or as stand-alone.

(Please note: the guide displayed here is the most recently uploaded version; while unlikely, any page citation discrepancies between the guide and book is likely due to pagination differences between a book’s different formats.)