Rock Your Mocs

Ages 4 to 8, Grades P to 3

This picture book by Laurel Goodluck (Mandan, Hidatsa, and Tsimshian) and illustrated by Madelyn Goodnight (Chickasaw) is a joyful and colorful introduction to the annual celebration of Rock Your Mocs Day—November 15—because moccasins and Native pride shouldn’t be saved just for ceremonies and powwows but celebrated all year round!

In this happy, vibrant tribute to Rock Your Mocs Day (November 15), author Laurel Goodluck and artist Madelyn Goodnight celebrate the joy and power of wearing moccasins—and the Native pride that comes with them. A perfect book for Native American Heritage Month and all year round!We’re stepping outand kicking it up.Wearing beauty on their feet—as art, as tradition,with style, with pride—kids from different Native Nations knowevery day is a day to ROCK YOUR MOCS!

About the Author

Laurel Goodluck (Mandan, Hidatsa,Tsimshian) has a BA in psychology and an MA in community counseling and family studies from the University of New Mexico. She lives in Albuquerque, NM, with her Navajo husband.Madelyn Goodnight is a member of the Chickasaw Nation. Her work reflects her love of childhood. She holds a degree from Rhode Island School of Design and lives in Oklahoma City. She is the illustrator of The Pear Tree and Look, Grandma!/Ni, Elisi!