I can say this without spoiling anything, but the epilogue to Becoming Little Shell begins with reflections from “a little green house high on a hillside that overlooks Butte, Montana.” It is mid-November of 2021 and, as I wrote, I was in that house enjoying a residency where I largely completed the first draft of …
Rachel of Brick and Mortar Books in Redmond, WA says: “A beautiful, inspiring essay collection on the lessons of gift economy and community as demonstrated by the serviceberry plant and Indigenous worldviews.” The Country Bookshelf also loves The Serviceberry: “This delightful little hardcover contains a beautiful essay in tune with Robin’s previous work, Braiding Sweetgrass. …
The Washington Center for the Book announced the winners of the 58th annual 2024 Washington State Book Awards. Congratulations! Books for adults Creative Nonfiction/Memoir: “Meet Me Tonight in Atlantic City” by Jane Wong, Seattle (Tin House Books) Fiction: “The Laughter” by Sonora Jha, Seattle (HarperVia) General Nonfiction/Biography: “A Fever in the Heartland: The Ku Klux Klan’s Plot to …
This book will change the way you view North American history. It is an honest an eye-opening account of what happened to Native Americans as a result of European immigration and “manifest destiny.” It should be required reading. — Melissa, Trail’s End Bookstore, Winthrop, WA Explore history and how it impacts the present with staff …
Award-winning indigenous writer Sasha LaPointe shared part of her history with us in Red Paint. Now, she returns with a set of essays that add to the story in a new memoir that is honest, at times disturbing, but always interesting. She wants us to know what it is like to be a queer indigenous …
I grew up reading Judy Blume and the Sweet Valley High series. Book after book, I never saw anyone on the page who resembled me or had similar family experiences. What’s worse—I didn’t notice. Then, in my early twenties, I attended a Native College where I was assigned to read novels by Indigenous authors. Wow, …
The second Monday of October is Indigenous Peoples’ Day. What was the last book you read by an indigenous author? An idea to support indigenous authors and your local bookstore at the same time is to preorder upcoming books by indigenous creators. Here are a few suggestions: The Misewa Saga #4: The Portal Keeper by …
This book seems to rise organically out of the natural roots of the Olympic Peninsula, and from the heart and soul of its people. Salmon, Cedar, Rock & Rain will become the definitive book on this unique place ‒ a world heritage site and UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. I don’t see how anything could surpass it. …
Oscar Hokeah’s debut novel welcomes the reader into the life and community of Ever, a Kiowa-Cherokee-Mexican boy growing up in a native community in Oklahoma. Told from the perspective of several family members; each voice is authentic and unique. Powerful, gritty storytelling. As a reader, I honor this book and look forward to sharing it. …
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Auntie’s Bookstore (@auntiesbooks) —Auntie’s Bookstore in Spokane made an Instagram reel of some favorite books by indigenous authors. Among the titles: The Sentence by Louise Erdrich White Magic by Elissa Washuta Bury My Heart at Chuck E. Cheese’s by Tiffany Midge Red Paint by …
