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In the Footsteps of Crazy Horse

In the Footsteps of Crazy Horse by Joseph Marshall III Illustrated by Jim Yellowhawk Author Joseph Marshall III is an enrolled member of the Sicangu Lakota tribe. In the Footsteps of Crazy Horse is an exciting journey through history, as … Continue reading

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Three Day Summer

Three Day Summer by Sarvenaz Tash Before Austin City Limits and Glastonbury, before Bonnaroo and Coachella, there was Woodstock.  In 1969, the three day music festival held in Bethel, NY gathered some big name artists and put on a show … Continue reading

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Dreaming in Indian: Contemporary Native American Voices

Dreaming in Indian: Contemporary Native American Voices Edited by Lisa Charleyboy , Mary Leatherdale Take a minute and forget most of what you’ve heard about Native Americans.  Forget the sweeping John Ford westerns and the class Pilgrim play where someone … Continue reading

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When I Was Your Age, Volume 2 (Part 2)

When I Was Your Age, Volume Two: Original Stories About Growing Up Friends, if you’ll recall, I reviewed HALF of the stories in this anthology last week – click here. The rest of the volume is reviewed below.  The second … Continue reading

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Woods Runner

Woods Runner by Gary Paulsen Samuel’s family lives in a small settlement in the woods.  While his parents stick to the house and clearing, he dearly loves the forest.  At 13 he can find his way easily through the dark … Continue reading

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Ziggy and the Black Dinosaurs #3 – Shadows of Caesar’s Creek

Shadows of Caesar’s Creek (Clubhouse Mysteries) by Sharon Draper Ziggy and his pals are all set for another adventure.  This time, it’s a camping trip sponsored by the Black Heritage Club.  Along with a group of girls, the boys will … Continue reading

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The Indian in the Cupboard

Indian in the Cupboard has got everything: action, adventure, excitement, a pinch of magic, countless awards, rave reviews and oh yeah…some of your garden variety stereotyping and racism. I’m pretty sure someone could write a dissertation about everything that’s wrong … Continue reading

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