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.
Please send any questions or comments to injuryprevention@cdc.gov