The Sacred Stone Camp
The Sacred Stone Camp by Rae Rose, published by Penguin Group on October 7, 2025, is a children’s book that presents a poignant account of the first day at the Sacred Stone Camp. This edition, consisting of 40 pages, is written in English and focuses on the gathering of water protectors led by Indigenous activist LaDonna BraveBull Allard to protest the Dakota Access Pipeline. The narrative highlights the connection between the land and its people, emphasizing the importance of standing up for environmental protection.
Readers will find a heartfelt story that follows a young girl as she draws strength from her family and the community of water protectors. The book explores themes of friendship, social skills, and activism, illustrating how individuals come together to defend their sacred land. Accompanied by stunning watercolor illustrations by Aly McKnight, this work serves as a tribute to LaDonna BraveBull Allard’s impact and the collective effort to safeguard vital water resources for future generations.
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A stunning account of the Sacred Stone Camp’s first day, where Indigenous activist LaDonna BraveBull Allard gathered water protectors to protest the Dakota Access Pipeline
The land is sacred to the people. The people are sacred to the land.
As Water Protectors gather to defend the water and protect the land against a black snake that threatens the rivers that millions of people depend on, a young girl looks to her Unci LaDonna and Lala Miles who are leading the way to the camp.
Although she’s nervous about what might happen next, she finds strength from her family and the strangers all coming together to stand up for what’s right.
Written with love by Rae Rose, who shares many memories with LaDonna, this is a deeply moving tribute to LaDonna’s work and impact with stunning watercolor illustrations by Aly McKnight.
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