by Melissa McCulloch
Truth doesn’t always shout. Sometimes it stands quietly, asks the right questions, and refuses to move.
In Miss Maloney Stands Her Ground, young readers follow a true, classroom-based story about identity, responsibility, and the harm caused when culture is treated like a costume instead of something lived and protected.
Set in an everyday school community, this children’s book explores how false claims of Indigenous identity can create confusion, erase real voices, and take opportunities away from those they belong to. Without anger or confrontation, the story shows how calm, respectful questions can help protect truth, teachings, and culture.
Written for classrooms, families, and libraries, Miss Maloney Stands Her Ground encourages critical thinking, empathy, and courage - showing students that standing up for truth doesn’t require yelling, only honesty and care.
This book is part of The Invasion of the Pretendians children’s book series, which explores the real-world impact of pretending, appropriation, and accountability in age-appropriate ways.
by Melissa McCulloch
Truth doesn’t always shout. Sometimes it stands quietly, asks the right questions, and refuses to move.
In Miss Maloney Stands Her Ground, young readers follow a true, classroom-based story about identity, responsibility, and the harm caused when culture is treated like a costume instead of something lived and protected.
Set in an everyday school community, this children’s book explores how false claims of Indigenous identity can create confusion, erase real voices, and take opportunities away from those they belong to. Without anger or confrontation, the story shows how calm, respectful questions can help protect truth, teachings, and culture.
Written for classrooms, families, and libraries, Miss Maloney Stands Her Ground encourages critical thinking, empathy, and courage - showing students that standing up for truth doesn’t require yelling, only honesty and care.
This book is part of The Invasion of the Pretendians children’s book series, which explores the real-world impact of pretending, appropriation, and accountability in age-appropriate ways.