Native Writers: Voices of Power by Kim Sigafus
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/Metis)Joseph Boyden (Cree/Metis) Louise Erdrich (Ojibwa)
Joseph Bruchac (Abenaki) Tomson Highway (Cree)
Maria Campbell (Metis) N. Scott Momaday (Kiowa/Cherokee)
Nicola Campbell (Interior Salish of Nle7kepmx Tim Tingle (Choctaw)
Thompson] and Nsilx Okanagan]/Metis) 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.
Ernst, Lyle: -
Lyle Ernst was a freelance journalist and writer. In addition to contributing news stories and feature articles to local newspapers, he coauthored two books in the Native Trailblazers Series: Native Writers: Voices of Power and Native Elders: Sharing Their Wisdom. Ernst was a member of the Native American Coalition of the Quad Cities, based in Moline, Illinois.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780977918386 |
| ISBN 10 | 0977918386 |
| Title | Native Writers: Voices of Power |
| Author | Kim Sigafus |
| Series | Native Trailblazers |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | 7th Generation |
| Year published | 2012-04-01 |
| Number of pages | 112 |
| Prizes | Commended for IndieFab awards (Juvenile Nonfiction) 2012 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |