You Hold Me Up : Tú Me Sostienes queer studies Growing up in Yakima

Growing up in Yakima

which requires lineal descent for citizenship

was a writer of breathtaking honesty and inspiration

A member of the Tlicho Dene First Nation

Soniah Kamal

You Hold Me Up : Tú Me Sostienes queer studies Growing up in YakimaDual language (English and Spanish) edition. Translated by Lawrence Schimel This vibrant picture book, beautifully illustrated by celebrated artist Danielle Daniel, encourages children to show love and support for each other and to consider each other's well being in their everyday actions. Consultant, international speaker and award winning author Monique Gray Smith wrote You Hold Me Up to prompt a dialogue among young people, their care providers