I am an unrepentant regional chauvinist. I believe in my heart that those of us lucky enough to call the Pacific Northwest home live in one of the best places on the planet. Perhaps because I was raised in the region—at the base of the foothills of təqʷubəʔ (aka Mount Rainier)—I have always had a …
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 …
I was searching for an up-to-date account of the events and issues surrounding Boldt Decision on the 50th anniversary of that momentous court case, and Treaty Justice was just the ticket. While I learned what I had hoped to about the so-called “fish wars,” I found the book to offer an outstanding overall account of the …
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 …
It’s time for a Thursday Theme, where we shine a spotlight on some of the titles featured in this week’s Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association regional bestseller list. We celebrate Native American and indigenous stories on this week’s list. The Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer Yellow Bird by Sierra Crane Murdoch An …
The violent events that took place near what is now Walla Walla on November 29, 1847 served for at least a century as a creation myth for the state of Washington, a legend of heroic sacrifice to noble ideals. But the traditional story of the Whitman Mission and the attack on its occupants is just …
As we celebrate Thanksgiving, enjoy some beautiful new books that celebrate Native American culture and history. We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga by Traci Sorrell, illustrated by Frane Lessac is vibrant and beautiful book. The Cherokee community uses the word “otsaliheliga” to express gratitude. The book takes us through a year of traditions and celebrations, starting in …
Now make room in the mouth for grassesgrassesgrasses What an exceptional debut! Long Soldier’s collection is a response to the 2009 official US apology to Native Americans, and it is a rare gem in its experimentation and use of language to confront injustice and racism. Long Soldier writes verses that don’t rest, that are restricted …
Dr. John Herrington, explorer, adventurer, and the world’s first Indigenous astronaut, read and signed his children’s book, Mission to Space, at BookPeople of Moscow in Moscow, ID on September 9. In the book, Herrington shares his passion for space travel and his Chickasaw heritage as he gives children a glimpse into his astronaut training at NASA and his …
