Native Writers: Voices of Power - (Native Trailblazers) by Kim Sigafus & Lyle Ernst (Paperback)

Name: Native Writers: Voices of Power - (Native Trailblazers) by Kim Sigafus & Lyle Ernst (Paperback)
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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.
IndieFab awards (Juvenile Nonfiction) 2012 3rd Winner
12 Years
8.9" x 5.9" Paperback
112 Pages
Young Adult Nonfiction, Biography & Autobiography
Series Name: Native Trailblazers

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About the Book

An inspiring look at ten powerful Native writers who challenged stereotypes and told history and stories from a perspective often silenced.

Book Synopsis

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/Métis)
Joseph Boyden (Cree/Métis) Louise Erdrich (Ojibwa)
Joseph Bruchac (Abenaki) Tomson Highway (Cree)
Maria Campbell (Métis) N. Scott Momaday (Kiowa/Cherokee)
Nicola Campbell (Interior Salish of Nle7kepmx Tim Tingle (Choctaw)
[Thompson] and Nsilx [Okanagan]/Métis)

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.

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Dimensions (Overall): 8.9 Inches (H) x 5.9 Inches (W) x .3 Inches (D)

Weight: .4 Pounds

Suggested Age: 12 Years

Number of Pages: 112

Genre: Young Adult Nonfiction

Sub-Genre: Biography & Autobiography

Series Title: Native Trailblazers

Publisher: 7th Generation

Theme: Literary

Format: Paperback

Author: Kim Sigafus & Lyle Ernst

Language: English

Street Date: April 1, 2012

TCIN: 1008940434

UPC: 9780977918386

Item Number (DPCI): 247-32-6003

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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