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by Bill Adler (Author), Ines Hernandez (Author), Patricia Riley (Author)
Stories of oppression and survival, of heritage denied and reclaimed -- twenty-two American writers recall childhood in their native land.
What does it mean to grow up Native American?
- Indian Boarding School Experiences: From military-style schools described as "jails" to punishments for speaking native languages, these narratives reveal the trauma and resilience of a generation.
- Cultural Survival: Discover how heritage is passed down through storytelling, ceremony, and kinship, preserving a way of life against all odds.
- Diverse Indigenous Voices: Listen to twenty-two distinct writers--including Simon Ortiz, Louise Erdrich, and Leslie Marmon Silko--from nations across the U.S. and Canada, from the 19th century to the modern day.
- Heritage and Identity: Explore the profound and often painful journey of growing up with a heritage denied by society but reclaimed through memory, family, and connection to the land.
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Stories of oppression and survival, of heritage denied and reclaimed -- twenty-two American writers recall childhood in their native land.
Number of Pages: 336
Dimensions: 0.9 x 7.9 x 5.3 IN
Publication Date: January 15, 2020
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Growing Up Native American
Interest Level: Upper Grades, 9-12
Reading Level: 6.2
Point Value: 18
