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28 New Books by Indigenous Authors to Celebrate Native American Heritage Month

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These recent books by and about Indigenous people range from poetry to science fiction to memoir, and provide a multitude of perspectives on the past, present, and future of North America's diverse Indigenous communities. Updated 9/21/21 #HillsboroLibrary #WCCLS #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #IndigenousPeoplesHeritageMonth #ASRP21

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When Two Feathers Fell From the Sky

When Two Feathers Fell From the Sky

by Verble, Margaret

Book - 2021/10/12

Set in 1926 Nashville, this story follows a death-defying young Cherokee horse-diver who, with her companions from the Glendale Park Zoo, must get to the ...Show more Set in 1926 Nashville, this story follows a death-defying young Cherokee horse-diver who, with her companions from the Glendale Park Zoo, must get to the bottom of a mystery that spans centuries. Said to be Louise Erdrich meets Karen Russell in this deliciously strange and daringly original novel from Pulitzer Prize finalist Margaret Verble, an enrolled citizen of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma. Show less

Set in 1926 Nashville, this story follows a death-defying young Cherokee horse-diver who, with her companions from the Glendale Park Zoo, must get to the ...Show more Set in 1926 Nashville, this story follows a death-defying young Cherokee horse-diver who, with her companions from the Glendale Park Zoo, must get to the bottom of a mystery that spans centuries. Said to be Louise Erdrich meets Karen Russell in this deliciously strange and daringly original novel from Pulitzer Prize finalist Margaret Verble, an enrolled citizen of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma. Show less

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Winter Counts

Winter Counts

A Novel

by Weiden, David Heska Wanbli

Book - 2020

This gritty crime novel features a vigilante enforcer on South Dakota's Rosebud Indian Reservation who enlists the help of an ex to investigate the activi...Show more This gritty crime novel features a vigilante enforcer on South Dakota's Rosebud Indian Reservation who enlists the help of an ex to investigate the activities of an expanding drug cartel, while a new tribal council initiative raises controversial questions. Booklist writes, "Suspenseful, gritty, gruffly endearing, and resonant, Weiden’s thriller, with its illumination of Lakota spiritual traditions and hopes raised for Virgil’s evolution from thug to sleuth, launches a promising and meaningful series." David Heska Wanbli Weiden is an enrolled member of the Sicangu Lakota nation. Show less

This gritty crime novel features a vigilante enforcer on South Dakota's Rosebud Indian Reservation who enlists the help of an ex to investigate the activi...Show more This gritty crime novel features a vigilante enforcer on South Dakota's Rosebud Indian Reservation who enlists the help of an ex to investigate the activities of an expanding drug cartel, while a new tribal council initiative raises controversial questions. Booklist writes, "Suspenseful, gritty, gruffly endearing, and resonant, Weiden’s thriller, with its illumination of Lakota spiritual traditions and hopes raised for Virgil’s evolution from thug to sleuth, launches a promising and meaningful series." David Heska Wanbli Weiden is an enrolled member of the Sicangu Lakota nation. Show less

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Poet Warrior

Poet Warrior

A Memoir

by Harjo, Joy

Book - 2021

Harjo, a member of the Muscogee Nation (Este Mvskokvlke), is a three-term U.S. Poet Laureate, the first Indigenous person to hold that honor. "Joy Ha...Show more Harjo, a member of the Muscogee Nation (Este Mvskokvlke), is a three-term U.S. Poet Laureate, the first Indigenous person to hold that honor. "Joy Harjo offers a vivid, lyrical, and inspiring call for love and justice in this contemplation of her trailblazing life." -Publisher Show less

Harjo, a member of the Muscogee Nation (Este Mvskokvlke), is a three-term U.S. Poet Laureate, the first Indigenous person to hold that honor. "Joy Ha...Show more Harjo, a member of the Muscogee Nation (Este Mvskokvlke), is a three-term U.S. Poet Laureate, the first Indigenous person to hold that honor. "Joy Harjo offers a vivid, lyrical, and inspiring call for love and justice in this contemplation of her trailblazing life." -Publisher Show less

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The Sentence

The Sentence

A Novel

by Erdrich, Louise

Book - 2021

Celebrated author Erdrich sets a ghost story at her real-life Minneapolis bookstore, Birchbark Books, over the course of a year encompassing most of 2020 ...Show more Celebrated author Erdrich sets a ghost story at her real-life Minneapolis bookstore, Birchbark Books, over the course of a year encompassing most of 2020 as COVID sets in, the killing of George Floyd causes the city to erupt in protests, and the ghost of a recently deceased customer (a particularly aggravating one) begins haunting the store employees. Booklist writes: "Erdrich’s insights into what her city experienced in 2020 are piercing; all her characters are enthralling, and her dramatization of why books are essential to our well-being is resounding." Show less

Celebrated author Erdrich sets a ghost story at her real-life Minneapolis bookstore, Birchbark Books, over the course of a year encompassing most of 2020 ...Show more Celebrated author Erdrich sets a ghost story at her real-life Minneapolis bookstore, Birchbark Books, over the course of a year encompassing most of 2020 as COVID sets in, the killing of George Floyd causes the city to erupt in protests, and the ghost of a recently deceased customer (a particularly aggravating one) begins haunting the store employees. Booklist writes: "Erdrich’s insights into what her city experienced in 2020 are piercing; all her characters are enthralling, and her dramatization of why books are essential to our well-being is resounding." Show less

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Sabrina & Corina

Sabrina & Corina

Stories

by Fajardo-Anstine, Kali

Book - 2019

"Latinas of Indigenous descent living in the American West take center stage in this haunting debut story collection—a powerful meditation on friendship, mothers and daughters, and the deep-rooted truths of our homelands." -Publisher "Latinas of Indigenous descent living in the American West take center stage in this haunting debut story collection—a powerful meditation on friendship, mothers and daughters, and the deep-rooted truths of our homelands." -Publisher Show less

"Latinas of Indigenous descent living in the American West take center stage in this haunting debut story collection—a powerful meditation on friendship, mothers and daughters, and the deep-rooted truths of our homelands." -Publisher "Latinas of Indigenous descent living in the American West take center stage in this haunting debut story collection—a powerful meditation on friendship, mothers and daughters, and the deep-rooted truths of our homelands." -Publisher Show less

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The Removed

The Removed

A Novel

by Hobson, Brandon

Book - 2021

"Since the death of teenage son Ray-Ray, the Echota family staggers along, with Maria tending her Alzheimer's-afflicted husband as daughter Sonya vee...Show more "Since the death of teenage son Ray-Ray, the Echota family staggers along, with Maria tending her Alzheimer's-afflicted husband as daughter Sonya veers between obsession and withdrawal and runaway son Edgar turns to drugs. With the approach of the Cherokee National Holiday, also the occasion of Ray-Ray's death, the Echotas slide precariously toward the spirit world." -Library Journal Show less

"Since the death of teenage son Ray-Ray, the Echota family staggers along, with Maria tending her Alzheimer's-afflicted husband as daughter Sonya vee...Show more "Since the death of teenage son Ray-Ray, the Echota family staggers along, with Maria tending her Alzheimer's-afflicted husband as daughter Sonya veers between obsession and withdrawal and runaway son Edgar turns to drugs. With the approach of the Cherokee National Holiday, also the occasion of Ray-Ray's death, the Echotas slide precariously toward the spirit world." -Library Journal Show less

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Five Little Indians

Five Little Indians

by Good, Michelle

Book - 2020

"With compassion and insight, Five Little Indians chronicles the desperate quest of these residential school survivors to come to terms with their pa...Show more "With compassion and insight, Five Little Indians chronicles the desperate quest of these residential school survivors to come to terms with their past and, ultimately, find a way forward." -Publisher. Michelle Good is a member of the Red Pheasant Cree Nation in Saskatchewan. Show less

"With compassion and insight, Five Little Indians chronicles the desperate quest of these residential school survivors to come to terms with their pa...Show more "With compassion and insight, Five Little Indians chronicles the desperate quest of these residential school survivors to come to terms with their past and, ultimately, find a way forward." -Publisher. Michelle Good is a member of the Red Pheasant Cree Nation in Saskatchewan. Show less

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It Was Never Going to Be Okay

It Was Never Going to Be Okay

by simpson, jaye

Book - 2020

This poetry collection from simpson won the 2021 Indigenous Voices Award for Poetry, and explores the intersection of indegeneity and queerness (the author is a trans woman) as well as intergenerational trauma. This poetry collection from simpson won the 2021 Indigenous Voices Award for Poetry, and explores the intersection of indegeneity and queerness (the author is a trans woman) as well as intergenerational trauma. Show less

This poetry collection from simpson won the 2021 Indigenous Voices Award for Poetry, and explores the intersection of indegeneity and queerness (the author is a trans woman) as well as intergenerational trauma. This poetry collection from simpson won the 2021 Indigenous Voices Award for Poetry, and explores the intersection of indegeneity and queerness (the author is a trans woman) as well as intergenerational trauma. Show less

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A History of My Brief Body

A History of My Brief Body

by Belcourt, Billy-Ray

Book - 2020

Part memoir, part essay collection, this work from poet Belcourt, a member of the Driftpile Cree Nation, ranges from thoughts on colonialism to remembranc...Show more Part memoir, part essay collection, this work from poet Belcourt, a member of the Driftpile Cree Nation, ranges from thoughts on colonialism to remembrances of the author's grandmother to his experiences as a queer NDN. Kirkus writes, "At the nexus of critical race and queer thought, this should become a timeless interdisciplinary resource for students, educators, and social justice activists. An urgently needed, unyielding book of theoretical and intimate strength." Show less

Part memoir, part essay collection, this work from poet Belcourt, a member of the Driftpile Cree Nation, ranges from thoughts on colonialism to remembranc...Show more Part memoir, part essay collection, this work from poet Belcourt, a member of the Driftpile Cree Nation, ranges from thoughts on colonialism to remembrances of the author's grandmother to his experiences as a queer NDN. Kirkus writes, "At the nexus of critical race and queer thought, this should become a timeless interdisciplinary resource for students, educators, and social justice activists. An urgently needed, unyielding book of theoretical and intimate strength." Show less

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Black Water

Black Water

Family, Legacy, and Blood Memory

by Robertson, David

Book - 2020

"In this bestselling memoir, a son who grew up away from his Indigenous culture takes his Cree father on a trip to the family trapline and finds that revisiting the past not only heals old wounds but creates a new future." -Publisher "In this bestselling memoir, a son who grew up away from his Indigenous culture takes his Cree father on a trip to the family trapline and finds that revisiting the past not only heals old wounds but creates a new future." -Publisher Show less

"In this bestselling memoir, a son who grew up away from his Indigenous culture takes his Cree father on a trip to the family trapline and finds that revisiting the past not only heals old wounds but creates a new future." -Publisher "In this bestselling memoir, a son who grew up away from his Indigenous culture takes his Cree father on a trip to the family trapline and finds that revisiting the past not only heals old wounds but creates a new future." -Publisher Show less

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Empire of Wild

Empire of Wild

A Novel

by Dimaline, Cherie

Book - 2020

Inspired by the Canadian Métis legend of the Rogarou, a woman reconnects with her heritage when her missing husband reappears in the form of a charismatic...Show more Inspired by the Canadian Métis legend of the Rogarou, a woman reconnects with her heritage when her missing husband reappears in the form of a charismatic preacher who does not recognize her. Publishers Weekly writes, "The novel is at times sad, at times humorous, and at times terrifying. Smartly written with believable characters, a tight plot, and breathtaking sentences, this is a must-read literary thriller." Dimaline is a member of the Georgian Bay Métis Community in Ontario. Show less

Inspired by the Canadian Métis legend of the Rogarou, a woman reconnects with her heritage when her missing husband reappears in the form of a charismatic...Show more Inspired by the Canadian Métis legend of the Rogarou, a woman reconnects with her heritage when her missing husband reappears in the form of a charismatic preacher who does not recognize her. Publishers Weekly writes, "The novel is at times sad, at times humorous, and at times terrifying. Smartly written with believable characters, a tight plot, and breathtaking sentences, this is a must-read literary thriller." Dimaline is a member of the Georgian Bay Métis Community in Ontario. Show less

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Crooked Hallelujah

Crooked Hallelujah

by Ford, Kelli Jo

Book - 2020

This collection of interconnected short stories traces four generations of Native American women as they navigate cultural dynamics, religious beliefs, th...Show more This collection of interconnected short stories traces four generations of Native American women as they navigate cultural dynamics, religious beliefs, the 1980s oil bust, devastating storms, and unreliable men to connect with their ideas about home. Publishers Weekly writes, "Ford’s storytelling is urgent, her characters achingly human and complex, and her language glittering and rugged." Ford is a member of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma. Show less

This collection of interconnected short stories traces four generations of Native American women as they navigate cultural dynamics, religious beliefs, th...Show more This collection of interconnected short stories traces four generations of Native American women as they navigate cultural dynamics, religious beliefs, the 1980s oil bust, devastating storms, and unreliable men to connect with their ideas about home. Publishers Weekly writes, "Ford’s storytelling is urgent, her characters achingly human and complex, and her language glittering and rugged." Ford is a member of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma. Show less

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Mamaskatch

Mamaskatch

A Cree Coming of Age

by McLeod, Darrel J.

Book - 2019

In his debut memoir, McLeod writes about his tumultuous childhood and the impact of intergenerational traumas on him and his family. Kirkus writes, "...Show more In his debut memoir, McLeod writes about his tumultuous childhood and the impact of intergenerational traumas on him and his family. Kirkus writes, "Lyrically written and linked by family, compassion, forgiveness, and hope, Mamaskatch sings out as a modern-day celebration of healing." Show less

In his debut memoir, McLeod writes about his tumultuous childhood and the impact of intergenerational traumas on him and his family. Kirkus writes, "...Show more In his debut memoir, McLeod writes about his tumultuous childhood and the impact of intergenerational traumas on him and his family. Kirkus writes, "Lyrically written and linked by family, compassion, forgiveness, and hope, Mamaskatch sings out as a modern-day celebration of healing." Show less

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The Only Good Indians

The Only Good Indians

A Novel

by Jones, Stephen Graham

Book - 2020

An elk spirit stalks four men who hunted on tribal lands reserved for their elders in this “tale of revenge, cultural identity, and the cost of breaking f...Show more An elk spirit stalks four men who hunted on tribal lands reserved for their elders in this “tale of revenge, cultural identity, and the cost of breaking from tradition in this latest novel from the Jordan Peele of horror literature” (Publisher). Publishers Weekly calls this "A terrifying chiller and...biting commentary on the existential crisis of indigenous peoples adapting to a culture that is bent on eradicating theirs." Jones is a Blackfeet Native American. Show less

An elk spirit stalks four men who hunted on tribal lands reserved for their elders in this “tale of revenge, cultural identity, and the cost of breaking f...Show more An elk spirit stalks four men who hunted on tribal lands reserved for their elders in this “tale of revenge, cultural identity, and the cost of breaking from tradition in this latest novel from the Jordan Peele of horror literature” (Publisher). Publishers Weekly calls this "A terrifying chiller and...biting commentary on the existential crisis of indigenous peoples adapting to a culture that is bent on eradicating theirs." Jones is a Blackfeet Native American. Show less

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Shapes of Native Nonfiction

Shapes of Native Nonfiction

Collected Essays by Contemporary Writers

Book - 2019

This collection of 27 critical essays challenges non-Native assumptions about what "native nonfiction" is and can be. "These writers push, ...Show more This collection of 27 critical essays challenges non-Native assumptions about what "native nonfiction" is and can be. "These writers push, pull and break the conventional essay structure to overhaul the dominant cultural narrative that romanticize Native lives, yet deny Native emotional response." -Publisher Show less

This collection of 27 critical essays challenges non-Native assumptions about what "native nonfiction" is and can be. "These writers push, ...Show more This collection of 27 critical essays challenges non-Native assumptions about what "native nonfiction" is and can be. "These writers push, pull and break the conventional essay structure to overhaul the dominant cultural narrative that romanticize Native lives, yet deny Native emotional response." -Publisher Show less

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The Beadworkers

The Beadworkers

by Piatote, Beth H.

Book - 2019

"In this eloquent and elucidating debut story collection [Piatote] brings the Native experience to life—from the long line of broken treaties and the...Show more "In this eloquent and elucidating debut story collection [Piatote] brings the Native experience to life—from the long line of broken treaties and the tragic effect on Native tribes from coast to coast to contemporary repercussions from forced attendance at Indian boarding schools." -Booklist. Piatote is a Nez Perce enrolled with the Colville Confederated Tribes. Show less

"In this eloquent and elucidating debut story collection [Piatote] brings the Native experience to life—from the long line of broken treaties and the...Show more "In this eloquent and elucidating debut story collection [Piatote] brings the Native experience to life—from the long line of broken treaties and the tragic effect on Native tribes from coast to coast to contemporary repercussions from forced attendance at Indian boarding schools." -Booklist. Piatote is a Nez Perce enrolled with the Colville Confederated Tribes. Show less

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The Heartbeat of Wounded Knee

The Heartbeat of Wounded Knee

Native America From 1890 to the Present

by Treuer, David

Book - 2019

Challenging the assertion made by Dee Brown in the 1970 bestseller Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee that "the culture and civilization of the American ...Show more Challenging the assertion made by Dee Brown in the 1970 bestseller Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee that "the culture and civilization of the American Indian was destroyed" between 1860 and 1890, Treuer, a Leech Lake Reservation Ojibwe scholar, dives deeply into the past 128 years of Native American history, interweaving profiles of his friends and family, and reportage from Indigenous communities throughout the U.S. Show less

Challenging the assertion made by Dee Brown in the 1970 bestseller Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee that "the culture and civilization of the American ...Show more Challenging the assertion made by Dee Brown in the 1970 bestseller Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee that "the culture and civilization of the American Indian was destroyed" between 1860 and 1890, Treuer, a Leech Lake Reservation Ojibwe scholar, dives deeply into the past 128 years of Native American history, interweaving profiles of his friends and family, and reportage from Indigenous communities throughout the U.S. Show less

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Earth Keeper

Earth Keeper

Reflections on the American Land

by Momaday, N. Scott

Book - 2020

"A beautifully written and poignant tribute to the Earth, from Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist and poet N. Scott Momaday." -Publisher. Momaday i...Show more "A beautifully written and poignant tribute to the Earth, from Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist and poet N. Scott Momaday." -Publisher. Momaday is a member of the Kiowa tribe who was born and grew up on Indian reservations throughout the Southwest. Show less

"A beautifully written and poignant tribute to the Earth, from Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist and poet N. Scott Momaday." -Publisher. Momaday i...Show more "A beautifully written and poignant tribute to the Earth, from Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist and poet N. Scott Momaday." -Publisher. Momaday is a member of the Kiowa tribe who was born and grew up on Indian reservations throughout the Southwest. Show less

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Come Home, Indio

Come Home, Indio

A Memoir

by Terry, Jim

Graphic Novel - 2020

This graphic memoir from cartoonist Jim Terry describes his upbringing caught between the cultures of his Irish American father and his Ho-Chunk mother, his struggles with alcoholism, and his spiritual awakening at Standing Rock. This graphic memoir from cartoonist Jim Terry describes his upbringing caught between the cultures of his Irish American father and his Ho-Chunk mother, his struggles with alcoholism, and his spiritual awakening at Standing Rock. Show less

This graphic memoir from cartoonist Jim Terry describes his upbringing caught between the cultures of his Irish American father and his Ho-Chunk mother, his struggles with alcoholism, and his spiritual awakening at Standing Rock. This graphic memoir from cartoonist Jim Terry describes his upbringing caught between the cultures of his Irish American father and his Ho-Chunk mother, his struggles with alcoholism, and his spiritual awakening at Standing Rock. Show less

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Love After the End

Love After the End

An Anthology of Two-spirit & Indigiqueer Speculative Fiction

Book - 2020

"This exciting and groundbreaking fiction anthology showcases a number of new and emerging 2SQ (Two-Spirit and queer Indigenous) writers from across ...Show more "This exciting and groundbreaking fiction anthology showcases a number of new and emerging 2SQ (Two-Spirit and queer Indigenous) writers from across Turtle Island. These visionary authors show how queer Indigenous communities can bloom and thrive through utopian narratives that detail the vivacity and strength of 2SQness throughout its plight in the maw of settler colonialism's histories." -Publisher Show less

"This exciting and groundbreaking fiction anthology showcases a number of new and emerging 2SQ (Two-Spirit and queer Indigenous) writers from across ...Show more "This exciting and groundbreaking fiction anthology showcases a number of new and emerging 2SQ (Two-Spirit and queer Indigenous) writers from across Turtle Island. These visionary authors show how queer Indigenous communities can bloom and thrive through utopian narratives that detail the vivacity and strength of 2SQness throughout its plight in the maw of settler colonialism's histories." -Publisher Show less

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Noopiming

Noopiming

The Cure for White Ladies

by Simpson, Leanne Betasamosake

Book - 2021

"In fierce prose and poetic fragments, Leanne Betasamosake Simpson's Noopiming braids together humor, piercing detail, and a deep, abiding commitment to Anishinaabe life to tell stories of resistance, love, and joy." -Publisher "In fierce prose and poetic fragments, Leanne Betasamosake Simpson's Noopiming braids together humor, piercing detail, and a deep, abiding commitment to Anishinaabe life to tell stories of resistance, love, and joy." -Publisher Show less

"In fierce prose and poetic fragments, Leanne Betasamosake Simpson's Noopiming braids together humor, piercing detail, and a deep, abiding commitment to Anishinaabe life to tell stories of resistance, love, and joy." -Publisher "In fierce prose and poetic fragments, Leanne Betasamosake Simpson's Noopiming braids together humor, piercing detail, and a deep, abiding commitment to Anishinaabe life to tell stories of resistance, love, and joy." -Publisher Show less

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This Town Sleeps

This Town Sleeps

A Novel

by Staples, Dennis E.

Book - 2020

"On a reservation in a small northern Minnesota town, an Ojibwe man named Marion Lafournier begins a sexual relationship with a deeply closeted white...Show more "On a reservation in a small northern Minnesota town, an Ojibwe man named Marion Lafournier begins a sexual relationship with a deeply closeted white man named Shannon Harstad, who insists he is straight. An element of magic realism enters the narrative when Marion encounters a ghost dog who leads him to the grave of a 17-year-old who had been murdered a decade earlier." -Booklist. Dennis E. Staples is an Ojibwe writer from Bemidji, Minnesota. Show less

"On a reservation in a small northern Minnesota town, an Ojibwe man named Marion Lafournier begins a sexual relationship with a deeply closeted white...Show more "On a reservation in a small northern Minnesota town, an Ojibwe man named Marion Lafournier begins a sexual relationship with a deeply closeted white man named Shannon Harstad, who insists he is straight. An element of magic realism enters the narrative when Marion encounters a ghost dog who leads him to the grave of a 17-year-old who had been murdered a decade earlier." -Booklist. Dennis E. Staples is an Ojibwe writer from Bemidji, Minnesota. Show less

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Even as We Breathe

Even as We Breathe

A Novel

by Clapsaddle, Annette Saunooke

Book - 2020

In 1942, Cowney Sequoyah travels from the Qualla Boundary (Cherokee Indian Reservation) to Asheville to work as part of the grounds crew at Grove Park Inn...Show more In 1942, Cowney Sequoyah travels from the Qualla Boundary (Cherokee Indian Reservation) to Asheville to work as part of the grounds crew at Grove Park Inn, which is being used by the government to intern enemy diplomats and their families during World War II. Publishers Weekly says, "The clear, crisp prose hums consistently as the intricate story easily moves along...this novel sings on every level." Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle is an enrolled member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Show less

In 1942, Cowney Sequoyah travels from the Qualla Boundary (Cherokee Indian Reservation) to Asheville to work as part of the grounds crew at Grove Park Inn...Show more In 1942, Cowney Sequoyah travels from the Qualla Boundary (Cherokee Indian Reservation) to Asheville to work as part of the grounds crew at Grove Park Inn, which is being used by the government to intern enemy diplomats and their families during World War II. Publishers Weekly says, "The clear, crisp prose hums consistently as the intricate story easily moves along...this novel sings on every level." Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle is an enrolled member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Show less

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An American Sunrise

An American Sunrise

Poems

by Harjo, Joy

Book - 2019

Harjo, a member of the Muscogee Nation (Este Mvskokvlke), is the current U.S. Poet Laureate, the first Indigenous person to hold that honor. In her latest...Show more Harjo, a member of the Muscogee Nation (Este Mvskokvlke), is the current U.S. Poet Laureate, the first Indigenous person to hold that honor. In her latest poetry collection, "Harjo’s personal life intertwines with tribal histories to create a space for renewed beginnings. Her poems sing of beauty and survival, illuminating a spirituality that connects her to her ancestors and thrums with the quiet anger of living in the ruins of injustice." -Publisher Show less

Harjo, a member of the Muscogee Nation (Este Mvskokvlke), is the current U.S. Poet Laureate, the first Indigenous person to hold that honor. In her latest...Show more Harjo, a member of the Muscogee Nation (Este Mvskokvlke), is the current U.S. Poet Laureate, the first Indigenous person to hold that honor. In her latest poetry collection, "Harjo’s personal life intertwines with tribal histories to create a space for renewed beginnings. Her poems sing of beauty and survival, illuminating a spirituality that connects her to her ancestors and thrums with the quiet anger of living in the ruins of injustice." -Publisher Show less

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When the Light of the World Was Subdued, Our Songs Came Through

When the Light of the World Was Subdued, Our Songs Came Through

A Norton Anthology of Native Nations Poetry

Book - 2020

United States Poet Laureate Joy Harjo gathers the work of more than 160 poets, representing nearly 100 indigenous nations, into the first historically comprehensive Native poetry anthology. United States Poet Laureate Joy Harjo gathers the work of more than 160 poets, representing nearly 100 indigenous nations, into the first historically comprehensive Native poetry anthology. Show less

United States Poet Laureate Joy Harjo gathers the work of more than 160 poets, representing nearly 100 indigenous nations, into the first historically comprehensive Native poetry anthology. United States Poet Laureate Joy Harjo gathers the work of more than 160 poets, representing nearly 100 indigenous nations, into the first historically comprehensive Native poetry anthology. Show less

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