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Native American Songs and Poems: An Anthology (Dover Thrift Editions)
In this carefully chosen collection, encompassing traditional songs and contemporary Native American poetry, readers will find a treasury of lyrics verse composed by Seminole, Hopi, Navajo, Pima, Havasupai, Arapaho, Paiute, Nootka, and other Indian writers and poets.Selections range from the beautiful, traditional Seminole "Song for Bringing a Child into the World" to the cynical, knowing "How to Write the Great American Indian Novel." Permeated by the Indian's deep awareness and appreciation of nature's beauty and rhythms, these poems deal with themes of tradition and continuity, the Indians' place in contemporary society, love, loss, memory, alienation, and many other topics.Taken together, these poems offer an intimate, revealing record of the Native American response to the world, from... [Read More] Best Native American Authors
- ASIN: 0486294501
- UPC: 800759294503
- ASIN: 0486294501
- ISBN: 0486294501
- Manufacturer: Dover Publications
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Hot Dogs On The Road: An American Indian girl's reflections on growing up brown in a black and white world
Lena Epps Brooker’s parents had a special hope for their children. As American Indians living in the Jim Crow South, they had faced extreme prejudice all their lives, and they wanted a better future for their children. They hoped that one day, Brooker and her two brothers could use the same water fountain as white children. They hoped that one day, those with “brown” skin wouldn’t be devalued by a bigoted society. Brooker took up her parents’ dream. In this insightful look back at her life, she shows you how she moved from innocence to awareness. It didn’t take long for the happy little girl to begin to understand the ways the government and population of North Carolina kept her from the same opportunities as white children. Despite these challenges, Brooker refused to give up.... [Read More] Best Native American Authors
- ASIN: 1977746845
- ASIN: 1977746845
- ISBN: 1977746845
- Manufacturer: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
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The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
Bestselling author Sherman Alexie tells the story of Junior, a budding cartoonist growing up on the Spokane Indian Reservation. Determined to take his future into his own hands, Junior leaves his troubled school on the rez to attend an all-white farm town high school where the only other Indian is the school mascot.Heartbreaking, funny, and beautifully written, The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, which is based on the author's own experiences, coupled with poignant drawings by Ellen Forney that reflect the character's art, chronicles the contemporary adolescence of one Native American boy as he attempts to break away from the life he was destined to live.With a foreword by Markus Zusak, interviews with Sherman Alexie and Ellen Forney, and four-color interior art throughout, th... [Read More] Best Native American Authors
- ASIN: 0316013692
- ASIN: 0316013692
- ISBN: 9780316013697
- Brand: Little Brown Young Readers
- Manufacturer: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
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Best American Poetry 2017 (The Best American Poetry series)
Edited by Pulitzer Prize-winner and nineteenth US Poet Laureate Natasha Trethewey, The Best American Poetry 2017 brings together the most notable poems of the year in the series that offers “a vivid snapshot of what a distinguished poet finds exciting, fresh, and memorable” (Robert Pinsky).Librarian of Congress James Billington says Natasha Trethewey “consistently and dramatically expanded the power” of the role of US Poet Laureate, holding office hours with the public, traveling the country, and reaching millions through her innovative PBS NewsHour segment “Where Poetry Lives.” Marilyn Nelson says “the wide scope of Trethewey’s interests and her adept handling of form have created an opus of classics both elegant and necessary.” With her selections and introductory essay... [Read More] Best Native American Authors
- ASIN: 1501127756
- ASIN: 1501127756
- ISBN: 1501127756
- Brand: Scribner
- Manufacturer: Scribner
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Genocide of the Mind: New Native American Writing (Nation Books)
After five centuries of Eurocentrism, many people have little idea that Native American tribes still exist, or which traditions belong to what tribes. However over the past decade there has been a rising movement to accurately describe Native cultures and histories. In particular, people have begun to explore the experience of urban Indians—individuals who live in two worlds struggling to preserve traditional Native values within the context of an ever-changing modern society. In Genocide of the Mind, the experience and determination of these people is recorded in a revealing and compelling collection of essays that brings the Native American experience into the twenty-first century. Contributors include: Paula Gunn Allen, Simon Ortiz, Sherman Alexie, Leslie Marmon Silko, and Maurice Ken... [Read More] Best Native American Authors
- ASIN: 1560255110
- ASIN: 1560255110
- ISBN: 1560255110
- Manufacturer: Bold Type Books
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The Pioneers: The Heroic Story of the Settlers Who Brought the American Ideal West
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Pulitzer Prize–winning historian David McCullough rediscovers an important and dramatic chapter in the American story—the settling of the Northwest Territory by dauntless pioneers who overcame incredible hardships to build a community based on ideals that would come to define our country.As part of the Treaty of Paris, in which Great Britain recognized the new United States of America, Britain ceded the land that comprised the immense Northwest Territory, a wilderness empire northwest of the Ohio River containing the future states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin. A Massachusetts minister named Manasseh Cutler was instrumental in opening this vast territory to veterans of the Revolutionary War and their families for settlement. Included i... [Read More] Best Native American Authors
- ASIN: 1501168681
- ASIN: 1501168681
- ISBN: 1501168681
- Brand: Simon & Schuster
- Manufacturer: Simon & Schuster
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Native American Literature: An Anthology
This treasury of literature by Native American authors allows students to listen to the voices from America's first and oldest literature. More than fifty tribes from the U.S. and Canada are represented, giving readers opportunities to explore the diversity of authors' experiences through poetry, fiction, and nonfiction, including the oral tradition. Two maps provide geographical context for the readings, one showing tribal locations and the other showing the Trail of Tears. Best Native American Authors
- ASIN: 0844259853
- ASIN: 0844259853
- ISBN: 0844259853
- Brand: Brand: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages
- Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages
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The Cambridge Companion to Native American Literature (Cambridge Companions to Literature)
This Companion provides an informative and wide-ranging overview of a relatively new field of literary-cultural studies: literature of many genres in English by American Indians from the 1770s to the present day. In addition to the seventeen chapters written by respected experts--Native and non-Native; American, British and European scholars--it includes bio-bibliographies of forty authors, maps, suggestions for further reading, and a timeline which details major works of Native American and mainstream American literature, as well as significant social, cultural and historical events. Best Native American Authors
- ASIN: 0521529794
- ASIN: 0521529794
- ISBN: 0521529794
- Brand: Brand: Cambridge University Press
- Manufacturer: Cambridge University Press
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There There
National BestsellerOne of The New York Times 10 Best Books of the YearOne of the Best Books of the Year: The Washington Post, NPR, Time, O, The Oprah Magazine, The Dallas Morning News, GQ, Entertainment Weekly, BuzzFeed, San Francisco Chronicle, The Boston Globe Winner of the PEN/Hemingway AwardWinner of the National Book Critics Circle John Leonard PrizeWinner of the Center for Fiction First Novel Prize Shortlisted for the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction “Powerful. . . . There There has so much jangling energy and brings so much news from a distinct corner of American life that it’s a revelation.” —The New York Times Tommy Orange’s shattering novel follows twelve characters from Native communities: all traveling to the Big Oakland Powwow, all connecte... [Read More] Best Native American Authors
- ASIN: 0525436146
- ASIN: 0525436146
- ISBN: 0525436146
- Manufacturer: Vintage
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Mountain Man: John Colter, the Lewis & Clark Expedition, and the Call of the American West (American Grit)
The extraordinary life of Lewis & Clark's right-hand manIn 1804, John Colter set out with Meriwether Lewis and William Clark on the first U.S. expedition to traverse the North American continent. During the twenty-eight month ordeal, Colter served as a hunter and scout, and honed his survival skills on the western frontier. But when the journey was over, Colter stayed behind, spending four more years trekking alone through dangerous and unfamiliar territory. Along the way, he charted some of the West's most treasured landmarks.Historian David W. Marshall crafts this captivating history from Colter's primary sources, and has retraced Colter's steps―seeing what he saw, hearing what he heard, and experiencing firsthand how he and his contemporaries survived in the wilderness (how they pitc... [Read More] Best Native American Authors
- ASIN: 1682680487
- ASIN: 1682680487
- ISBN: 1682680487
- Brand: COUNTRYMAN
- Manufacturer: Countryman Press
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Red Bird Sings : The Story of Zitkala-Sa, Native American Author, Musician, and Activist
Recounts the life and accomplishments of the author, musician, and activist best known as Zitkala-Sa Best Native American Authors "I remember the day I lost my spirit." So begins the story of Gertrude Simmons, also known as Zitkala-Sa, which means Red Bird. Born in 1876 on the Yankton Sioux reservation in South Dakota, Zitkala-Sa willingly left her home at age eight to go to a boarding school in Indiana. But she soon found herself caught between two worlds--white and Native American. At school she missed her mother and her traditional life, but Zitkala-Sa found joy in music classes. "My wounded spirit soared like a bird as I practiced the piano and violin," she wrote. Her talent grew, and when
- UPC: 15934144
- Rating: 4.0
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The Best Native American Stories for Children - eBook
"The Best Native American Stories For Children" features stories which have been selected for young readers, while presenting children with a chance to explore Native American history. Contained within 186 pages in 6x9 format, Mullins brings history to life along with original art by award winning artist C.L. Hause.Most Native American tribes did not write down or record their history, so we have to find out about their past in other ways. They used games, myths, dance, and impersonation to teach the children of their history and ways of life. Their storytelling was filled with family, heritage and stories of Best Native American Authors The Best Native American Stories for Children - eBook
- UPC: 746169377
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The Best Native American Myths, Legends, and Folklore Vol. 2 - eBook
Before the time of books, computers, tablets and recording devices, the history of many cultures was passed down, from person to person, by word of mouth. The rich histories of so many people were told in songs, chants, poems and stories. This was and still is the way of Native American tribes. Each in its own way enriching their stories with their own experiences.By reliving these stories and songs, we have the opportunity to bring life back to the ancient spirits that created them. We have a chance to walk with the spirits of the past. Being there were so Best Native American Authors The Best Native American Myths, Legends, and Folklore Vol. 2 - eBook
- UPC: 566901094
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A Beginner's Handbook to Traditional Native American Beadwork
This book is designed to help the beginning or novice beadworker explore the art of traditional Native American beadwork and guide them through their initial projects. While many beadwork craft books stress more contemporary beading applications, this volume emphasizes the techniques and materials necessary to emulate the traditional art of native artisans. The basic techniques of sewn beadwork are described in detail and are accompanied by clear illustrations. The author also explores the use of color and design elements in traditional beadwork and outlines the historical significance of beads and beaded articles in Native American culture. This guidebook is an Best Native American Authors This book is designed to help the beginning or novice beadworker explore the art of traditional Native American beadwork and guide them through their initial projects. While many beadwork craft books stress more contemporary beading applications, this volume emphasizes the techniques and materials necessary to emulate the traditional art of native artisans. The basic techniques of sewn beadwork are described in detail and are accompanied by clear illustrations. The author also explores the use of color and design elements in traditional beadwork and outlines the historical significance of beads and beaded articles in Native American culture. This guidebook is an
- UPC: 6073672
- Rating: 2.0
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The Best Native American Myths, Legends, and Folklore Vol. 3 - eBook
Continuing the series The Best Native American Myths, Legends, and Folklore, Volume 3 offers an enjoyable look into the history of the Native American Indian.Before the time of books, computers, tablets and recording devices, the history of many cultures was passed down, from person to person, by word of mouth. The rich histories of so many people were told in songs, chants, poems and stories. This was and still is the way of Native American tribes. Each in its own way enriching their stories with their own experiences. By reliving these stories and songs, we have the opportunity to bring Best Native American Authors The Best Native American Myths, Legends, and Folklore Vol. 3 - eBook
- UPC: 174963589
4 Books By Native American Authors to Have On Your Radar
Rincey talks about four books by and about Native Americans that you should have on your list. Books Mentioned There There by Tommy Orange https://amzn.to/2uukbMB Murder on the Red River by Marcie... books,reading,literature,book,riot,native american authors,native american books,indigineous auth...
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