Native Writers: Voices of Power (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780977918386)

Learn about the life events and aspirations that shaped the voices of ten influential Native writers, whose novels, short stories and plays encompass the soul of Native life. Learn how these writers draw from personal experience to create situations and characters that are entertaining and poignant. Featured writers include:

Sherman Alexie (Spokane/Coeur d'Alene) Marilyn Dumont (Cree/M tis)
Joseph Boyden (Cree/M tis) Louise Erdrich (Ojibwa)
Joseph Bruchac (Abenaki) Tomson Highway (Cree)
Maria Campbell (M tis) N. Scott Momaday (Kiowa/Cherokee)
Nicola Campbell (Interior Salish of Nle7kepmx Tim Tingle (Choctaw)
Thompson] and Nsilx Okanagan]/M tis)

Many individuals portrayed in the Native Trailblazers series surmounted adversity and humble beginnings in their journey for personal success. The Trailblazer books feature positive role models for Native students while providing non-Native students with a view of Indigenous people today.

Author: Kim Sigafus, Lyle Ernst
ISBN-10: 0977918386
ISBN-13: 9780977918386
Publisher: 7th Generation
Language: English
Published: 04/01/2012
Pages: 112
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.40lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.30d
Award: IndieFab awards - Silver Medal Winner

Review Citation(s):
Booklist 11/01/2012 pg. 47
School Library Journal 11/01/2012 pg. 126