This week she became the first Native American to win the Randolph Caldecott Medal for her illustrations in the children's book "We Are Water Protectors," according to the American Library Association . The Caldecott Medal is a prestigious award given annually to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children. Michaela Goode is the first Native American to win the Caldecott Medal for children's book illustration. "We Are Water Protectors" was written by Carole Lindstrom, a member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Ojibwe. The story follows a young Native American girl as she takes a stand against a black snake threatening to poison her people's water, according to the book's description.

Source: CNN January 27, 2021 20:15 UTC