Poignant words from award-winning Indigenous author Monique Gray Smith about all the hopes adults have for the young people in their lives.

The hopes we have for the children in our lives are endless. We want our young people to thrive and experience all that life has to offer, but we also feel protective of them. Using simple but powerful statements, Monique Gray Smith delivers a touching message about loving, nurturing and wishing the best for our children. Paired with Gabrielle Grimard’s warm and enchanting illustrations, the message in I Hope will resonate with all parents, grandparents and caregivers.

Praise for Monique Gray Smith:

Joyful and tender…celebrates the activities that bring gladness through family and cultural connections. –School Library Journal, starred review for My Heart Fills With Happiness

Smith’s text is heartwarming! –Debbie Reese, American Indians in Children’s Literature for You Hold Me Up

Gentle…Notably centering Indigenous families and characters of color in personal and communal activities–and encouraging readers to evaluate their actions toward others. –Publisher’s Weekly for When We Are Kind

Smith tackles difficult and complex conversations with straightforwardness and compassion. –School Library Journal, starred review for Speaking Our Truth