About This Resource
Adapted for young adults by Monique Gray Smith, Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults retains the wisdom and beauty of Robin Wall Kimmerer’s original work, Braiding Sweetgrass, published November 1, 2022. The book introduces readers to Indigenous ways of knowing, illustrating how plants, animals, and ecosystems serve as important teachers and guides. By sharing personal stories, scientific insights, and Indigenous worldviews, Kimmerer and Smith invite young readers to reflect on their relationship with the natural world and consider how gratitude, reciprocity, and stewardship can foster deeper connections with all living things.