Native Writers: Voices of Power

Learn about the life events and aspirations of 10 influential Native American and First Nations writers whose novels, short stories, poems, and plays encompass the soul of Native life. The entertaining and poignant creative works of these writers will inspire young readers to continue their education and reach for their own success. Featured writers include Sherman Alexie (Spokane/Coeur d'Alene), Louise Erdrich (Ojibwa), Joseph Bruhac (Abenaki), Tomson Highway (Cree), Joseph Boyden (Cree/Metis), N. Scott Momaday (Kiowa/Cherokee), Marilyn Dumont (Cree/Metis) Maria Campbell (Metis), Nicola Campbell Salish/Okanagan/Metis) and Tim Tingle (Choctaw).